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STEP 7
Install four (4) M4 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put
0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of the M4 thumb screws. Tighten the screws
to the metal backplate until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pli-
ers) is not recommended.
STEP 8
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–abrasive cloth or
Q-tip, as shown on sample photo).
Applying thermal compound:
EK recommends blob or line method of applying the
enclosed EK-TIM Ectotherm thermal compound to the CPU heat spreader (IHS) - see
sample photo on right.
The quantity of about two rice grains is just about right. There is no need to
cover the whole IHS. Applying too much thermal grease will have negative
impact on the cooling performance!
STEP 9
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the AMD socket motherboard
with pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with the installation It is mandatory to remove the pro-
tective foil from the backside of the water block.
Place an enclosed coiled spring and thumb nut over each M4 thumb screw. Start fas-
tening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in cross pattern and do not tighten them
fully until all of them are partially screwed in.
Then – using your fingers only screw in all four thumb nuts until you reach the end of
the thread.
STEP 7
STEP 9
M4 Thumb Screw
PVC
washer
Thumb nut
Coiled spring
STEP 8
Non-abrasive
cloth
IHS
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