EK Water Blocks EK-FC7970 Lightning
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1. STEP 2 cont PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 cont REMOVING MSI FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE Remove all encircled 1 cont Carefully detach metal heat spreader plate This step may require screws attaching the aluminium backplate to the circuit board All backplate assembly some force as the thermal pads may adhere the backplate firmly to the screws should be removed There are 13 screws on the back of the graphics card see photo components on the circuit board We recommend users to slowly and below Do not unplug the backplate power connector if you intend to re use the backplate carefully pry the metal heat spreader plate from the PCB using bare hands with the EK FC7970 LTG water block see STEP 3 3 tool less approach N 3 I LPS ia i a BE Las gt 7 a mz ry i _ amp es a t gt wW Kt ot Pat GA CN 3 Emo n je lt 3 EP IIS A PRY mm Re wh Go ie me on wa LIZHTNING A lgm fe on 2 CLEANING THE PCB amp APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND 3 CUTTING THERMAL PADS Your block comes with thermal pads some of which are already pre Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws cut Others have to be cut to smaller chunks in order to cover all the VRM components such as securing it to the board Wipe off the remains by using non abrasive MOSFETs and drivers PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE2. THERMAL cloth or gtip of the original thermal compound until the components PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION and circuit board are completely clean Apply thermal compound Replacement thermal pads 1x Thermal Pad A 0 5mm 100x16mm Thermal Pad B 1mm 100x16mm lightly coat AMD GPU chip with for example GELID GC Extreme or 2 Thermal pad B 1 0mm Arctic Cooling MX 2 MX 4 thermal grease EKWB recommends to for VRM apply thermal grease in cross form for best performance see sample picture 1 Thermal pad A 0 5mm for memory IC 16 16 STEP 3 INSTALLING WATER BLOCK 1 PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads EKWB made sure users have more than enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional EKWB recommends using small drops of electrically non conductive for example GELID GC Extreme or Arctic Cooling MX 2 MX 4 thermal grease on each phase regulator that is being covered with thermal pad in order to even further improve the thermal performance of the EK FC7970 LTG series water block v2 ra o 1 i Di i WIES All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the EKWB website Please read terms of use Released on 31 of July 2012 Revision 1 0 2 PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD Carefully position the water block with preinstalled 2 5mm standof
3. ekwD Installation and mounting manual for EK FC7970 Lightning water block This product is intended for installation only by expert users Please consult with a qualified technician for installation Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment EK Water Blocks 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 ekwb com for updates Before installation of this product please read important notice disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines 1 Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process 2 Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and or motherboard s circuit board PCB 3 The EK High Flow and EK PSC type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o ring gaskets 4 The use of quality market proved corrosion inhibiting coolants is always strongly recommended for any liquid cooling system STEP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Sample picture of MSI HD7970 Lightning STEP 2 PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 1 REMOVING STOCK COOLER Remove encircled screw on the I O bracket S
4. fs on to the graphics card During this process please make sure you align mounting holes on PCB with holes on the water block Also pay attention not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB Chip dies are prone to cracking Ma E n STEP 4 CHECKING FOR CONTACTS 3 ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD By using Philips screwdriver screw in enclosed 4 four M2 5x4 DIN7985 screws around GPU core If you wish not to re install factory provided backplate then reinstall the remaining 8 eight M2 5x4 DIN7985 screws using the same procedure Use 4 enclosed PVC washers underneath each screw Temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card Check whether the water block makes contact with the VRM Then repeat sub steps in previous section to re attach the block In case you fail to obtain good contact please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service STEP 5 ATTACHING STOCK BACKPLATE Gently fasten M2 5x6 DIN7985 screws over the backplate into pre installed standoffs There is no need to use excessive force on screws as you may over tighten them and make damage to standoff screw connection M2 5x6 DIN7985 When reinserting MSI s GPU reactor be careful to precisely reattach PCB and not force it downwards as you may bend the connection pins Re insert the lid
5. talled you can install two preferably angled G1 4 threaded fittings or any EK FC Bridge CSO series interconnect sera or paralle M4x25 DIN7984 Released on 31 of July 2012 Revision 1 0
6. to finish installation At this point you may carefully lift your graphics card with installed block and insert it in your PC s motherboard PCI express expansion slot Please bear in mind that your graphics card is probably heavier than when it was equipped with original heat sink fan assembly One needs to be very careful when handling the graphics card Avoid all un needed manipulation of the VGA water block assembly that might damage your card or water block during final installation REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS scissors philips screwdriver 2 TIM grease All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on the EKWB website Please read terms of use STEP 6 FITTING POSITIONING Screw in the fittings in the G1 4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block EKWB recommends using EK PSC fittings with the EK FC7970 CSQ series water blocks To ensure that the tubes are securely attached to the barb fittings please use hose clamps or an appropriate substitute You can use any opening as an inlet outlet port EK PSC Fitting INSTALLING EK FC LINK Alternatively you can install the enclosed EK FC Link which allows installation of both EK FC Bridge system as well as the use of G1 4 threaded fittings Please remove the middle M4x8 DIN7984 screw install the EK FC Link together with OR 14x1 5mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN7985 screw Use enclosed 2 5mm Allen hex key Once ins
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