EKWB EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z490 Master D-RGB Service Manual

EK-Quantum
Momentum Aorus Z490 Master D-RGB

MONOBLOCK

USER GUIDE

This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please
consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation
may result in damage to the equipment. EK assumes no liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor
their installation. The following instructions are subject to change
without n otice. Please visit our w ebsite at www.ekwb.com for updates .
Prior to the installation of this product, please read important notice,
disclosure, and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.

Before you s tart using this prod uct, please follow t hese basic guidelines:

Carefully read the manual before beginning with the
installation process!

Remove your motherboard from the chassis for the safest
mounting process and to prevent damaging your CPU and/or
motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).

EK Fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured with the
rubber O-ring gaskets.

The use of quality market-proven corrosion-inhibiting
coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid
cooling system.

Do not use pure distilled water as a cooling liquid! For best
results, EK recommends the use of EK-CryoFuel Coolants.

TABLE OF CONTENT

BOX CONTENTS 4
MONOBLOCK DIMENSIONS 5
PREPARING THE MOTHERBOARD 6

REMOVING THE BACKPLATE 6
REMOVING THE PL ASTIC I/O COVER 7
REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER 8
CUT TING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 9
APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 10

PLACING THE BLOCK ON THE MOTHERBOARD 11

ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE MOTHERBOARD 11
CONNECTING THE DRGB LED STRIP 13

TESTING THE LOOP 13
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 14
SOCIAL MEDIA 14

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BOX CONTENTS

5 mm

16 mm

Thermal Grease (1 pc)

M4 PVC Washers (5 pcs)

EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z490

Master D-RGB

8 mm

M2.5 PVC Washers (5 pcs)

M4 x 8 7984DIN (5 pcs) M2.5 x 5 AX1 Screws (5 pcs)

120 mm

16 mm

Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm (2 pcs)

Thermal Pad F 2.0 mm (2 pcs)

120 mm

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M2.5 Adhesive PVC Washers (5pcs)

2.5. mm Allen Key (1 pc)

MONOBLOCK DIMENSIONS

36.10 mm

73.10 mm

26.15 mm

121.20 mm

48.00 mm

14.50 mm

122.10 mm

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