Swiftech MCW6000 2 775 User Manual

Parts list

Parts QTY PARTS QTY
MCW6000 or 6002-P™ stepped water­block

This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may
result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these
products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at

www.swiftnets.com

Worm-drive clamps 2 Céramique™ Thermal compound 1

for updates.

ITEM NO.

QTY.

PART N O.
1 1 socket 775
2 8 FW140X250X0215FB

1 S775 hold-down plate & hardware 1

DESCRIPTION

LGA 775 motherboard

Black fiber washer

3 1 S775-bracket6
4 4 6-32-Acorn-nut
5 1 MCW6000-A MCW6000 "Stepped base"
6 4 6-32X1.5-8 6-32 x 1 5/8" philips screw
7 4 SPRING6 70927compressed-to-0337
8 4 6-32-nut 6-32 nut
9 4 12SWS0444 Nylon should washer

10 4 Lock-washer #6

Hold-down plate
"Short arm" side
over socket lever

CRITICAL:
Water-block

"step side" over

socket lever

1

INLET

SPIGOT

4

7

9

3

DISCHARGE

SPIGOT

5

8

10

2

2

Figure 1

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1. Preparing your Motherboard

 Installation of the retention posts requires removal of the motherboard from the chassis.
 Remove the existing heat sink
 Carefully clean the CPU.

2. Retention Posts installation

Install all the washers in the precise sequence shown in figure 1. The sequence is: Philips screw,
black fiber-washer, motherboard, black fiber-washer, lock-washer, and hex-nut. Using fiber­washers on either side of the motherboard is critical to prevent shorting of the motherboard. Once
the posts are securely fastened to the motherboard, you can re-install it inside the chassis.
Completed installation is also shown in figure 2.

3. Purging the water-block

The geometry and keep-out areas surrounding socket LGA 775 require that the MCW6000 & 6002
water-blocks be installed with the discharge spigot facing downwards. In a vertical orientation, this
prevents the water-block from purging appropriately. There are two possible strategies to purge
the water-block: :

a. You can fill-up the circuit and purge the water-block of any air trapped inside BEFORE

fastening it to the motherboard, as shown in figure 3.
TIP! If you are using a 12 volts pump feeding from the computer power-supply, do not start-
up the computer while the cooler is not installed on the CPU. Disconnect the power
supply from the motherboard, and use a power supply tester to start it up independently. This
will allow you to run the pump by itself, and fill-up the circuit.

b. If you do not have a power-supply tester, you can install the water-block onto the

motherboard, but you will need to fill-up the circuit with the computer laying flat on a table, as
the water-block purges correctly when lying horizontally.

4. Connecting the water-block(s) to the cooling circuit:

 Carefully identify the direction of the flow in your circuit. For the MCW6000 to operate

properly, the spigot located at the center of the water-block MUST BE USED AS THE INLET
(see figure 1 “INLET” spigot).

 Attaching the tubes: the MCW6000™ and 6002 series ship with worm-drive type hose

clamps. Secure the tubes as shown in the picture to the right, and tighten the clamps firmly

 Type of Coolant: being entirely made of copper, the MCW6000™ series may be used with

pure water, and do not necessitate the use of anti-corrosion agents. The use of an algaecide
is nonetheless recommended in any liquid cooling system, and our HydrX™ additive also
performs such function.

5. Applying thermal compound to the CPU

Lightly coat the CPU with the provided Céramique™ thermal compound. Follow this link

http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm

for detailed instructions.

Figure 2

Install retention posts

Figure 3

Purge the air from the water-block,

.

by pointing the discharge spigot

upwards

Rub some compound in base of water-block

first, and then clean off with lint-free cloth.

Apply small amount of compound on

the CPU heat spreader

6. Fasten water-block to motherboard

Place the water-block on the CPU with the step side above the socket lever. The hold-down plate
is asymmetric in order to locate the water-block precisely inside of the “keep out” areas. This
guarantees full compatibility of the water-block with all LGA 775 motherboards. Insert nylon
shoulder washer and spring on each post, and fasten the acorn nuts in a cross pattern.

Installation is complete!

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, Swiftech assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of
using Swiftech cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Swiftech cooling products.
WARRANTY
Our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery to the final user against defects in materials or workmanship. During this period, they will be repaired or have parts replaced
provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from which it was purchased; (II) the product has been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has not been
misused, handled carelessly, or other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use. This guarantee does not confer rights other than those expressly set out above and does
not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

Install water-block, hold-down plate,

and fasten the spring-nut assemblies’

in a cross pattern (finger tight).

Figure 4

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