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1. surfaces onto the CPU lid by following the square blue alignment ring Additionally press down the surface surrounding the vent lid onto the CPU and the adhesive area to the socket frame see small red arrows It is critical that the square blue alignment ring is completely on the CPU lid and all blue ring surfaces are thoroughly pressed down STEP 2 10 Top Side Liner Removal Remove the Top side rectangular clear liner by slowly peeling the liner beginning from the corner with the white TOP label A Do not touch any of the clear surfaces after removal of the clear liner Once the liner has been removed proceed immediately to Step 2 11 Heat Sink Block Mounting All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page Please check terms of use Revision 1 1 Released on 13 of March 2012 STEP 2 11 Heat Sink Block Mounting A STEP 2 12 ETI Reflow As part of installation the Indigo Xtreme ETI must first be heated with the CPU running under load It is imperative that the heat sink or waterblock is aligned correctly before it makes in order to reflow melt the PCMA contact with the ETI Avoid any twisting on the ETI as the heat sink is bolted clamped down Apply a uniform pressure to the sink while clamping to The interface is highly thermally resistive without a complete reflow Failure to perform prevent it from shifting the exact reflow procedure may result in unaccepta2. until the average core temperature has dropped below 60 C Time seconds gt gt 2 Xe If the average core temperature does not follow a similar temperature profile as seen in the previous graphics then improper reflow may have occurred Proceed to Removal and re install a new ETI All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page Please check terms of use Revision 1 1 Released on 13 of March 2012 To disassemble release the clamping force from the heat sink waterblock The ETI may then be removed intact by first slowly peeling each corner The ETI is designed to adhesively capture excess alloy from differences of CPU lid heat sink interfacial roughness and planarity on their surfaces Any residual adhesive on the CPU or heat sink waterblock may be removed with Xtreme Clean acetone or xylene and a clean wiper or cotton cleaning swab Residual alloy is best removed by wetting the supplied swab with Xtreme Clean and gentling rotating the swab to loosen and collect the alloy particles gA Indigo Xtreme is a single use interface product and any removal of the heat sink pre post reflow will require a new ETI All interface material and adhesive residue must be removed and the CPU and heat sink re cleaned with the surface cleaning supplies including in the ETI kit only prior to the re installation of a new ETI Burn in program IntelBurnTest http www softpedia com get System Benchmarks Inte
3. Installation manual for EK TIM Indigo Extreme 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 ekwaterblocks com for updates Before installation of this product please read important notice disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box or our home page STEP 1 1 EK TIM Indigo Xtreme Engineered Thermal Interface for Socket 2011 Intel Core i7 processors Indigo Xtreme is an Engineered Thermal Interface ETT that fits neatly between a CPU lid and heat sink or waterblock to keep CPUs cooler Unlike greases metallic thermal interface pads or liquid metal alloys Indigo Xtreme is a self contained and sealed structure deploying a Phase Change Metallic Alloy PCMA which reflows and fills surface defects on the CPU lid and heat sink The resultant interfacial layer is void free and robust with low thermal contact and bulk resistance Important Unlike most thermal interface products the Indigo Xtreme form factor is optimized for each application Attempting to use Indigo Xtreme with CPUs or heat sinks other than those specified may result in degraded performan
4. ble thermal performance For Clip and Bolt mounted sinks blocks Initially tighten each bolt to latch onto sat A video demonstration of ETI reflow can be found at EKWB product page the clip support threading Apply uniform torque to all of the bolts by alternating the 2 http www ekwb com tightening of bolts until fully tightened For plastic Push Pin mounted sinks blocks Start with the two push pins opposite the socket hinge and apply enough force to lock the final two push pins Orient the computer such that the motherboard and CPU are in a horizontal position Plug in all fans and pump s and boot the computer Clock frequency and voltage must be set back to default Open a CPU temperature monitoring program such as SpeedFan and select the graphing option to track the profile of all core temperatures during reflow Be certain the graph is open with all core temperatures selected before proceeding to next the step Exercise the CPU with a burn program such as Prime 95 to generate adequate heat for reflow Multi core CPUs require one copy of the burn program for each core to be running simultaneously Refer to References for links to burn utilities With the computer running unplug the CPU heat sink fan and all case fan s For water cooled systems turn off liquid pump Follow the average core temperature profile with the temperature monitoring program illustrated in the graphs and corresponding tables below for your H
5. ce or interfacial failure See Supported Hardware STEP 1 3 ETI Kit Contents The Indigo Xtreme ETI is offered as part of an Engineered Thermal Interface Kit This kit includes several cleanroom grade surface cleaning products for 2 complete installations The ETI kit includes Indigo Xtreme ETIs 2 installations Cleanroom grade dry wiper cloths Cotton cleaning swabs Indigo Xtreme Clean sample size Pair of powder free nitrile gloves Detailed Installation Guide ey Check the condition of the ETI kit before installation if any problem is found contact Enerdyne Solutions for a replacement STEP 2 2 Thermal Interface grease Compound Removal Using the supplied dry wiper cloth apply pressure to thoroughly remove any existing interface grease from the CPU lid including any grease residue within the lid vent located on the lower right corner of the lid and heat sink Clean with fresh areas of the wiper cloth until no visible grease residue is detected on the wiper If removing metal pad or liquid metal TIM residue refer to manufacturer s specific cleaning methods STEP 1 2 Compatibility List Supported Hardware Supported CPUs Socket 2011 e Core i7 Sandy Bridge Supported Waterblock Heat Sink Types In general water blocks and heat sinks that contact entire surface of CPU lid are compatible with Indigo Xtreme All EKWB CPU series water blocks water blocks are supported Unsupported Heat Sink Types Heat s
6. cement STEP 2 9 Heat Sink Block Mounting Hardware Installation Any heat sink clip supports may now be mounted over the installed ETI The ETI must extend beneath any heat sink clip support frame and must not be bent by the frame Temporarily tape the heat sink clip to the heat sink base to keep the assembly stable during heat sink mounting STEP 2 5 CPU Installation Install the CPU in the motherboard Refer to motherboard or CPU installation instructions g STEP 2 6 Indigo Xtreme Handling The Indigo Xtreme ETI may be handled on the blue surfaces only The ETI can only be applied after correct installation of the CPU ea ETI installation requires a lint free environment Do not remove the clear Top and Bottom liners prior to the specific installation step Do not bend flex or puncture any portion of the ETI Keep all chemical agents Indigo Xtreme Clean etc away from the ETI STEP 2 8 Alignment and Placement Orientation and alignment of the ETI to the CPU lid and socket are critical Orient the ETI such that the Bottom side is facing the CPU lid Refer to the figures for correct placement Hold the ETI on the blue edges Ensure that the ETI is oriented with CPU lid socket as shown Align the square blue ring indicated by the large red arrows to the edge of the CPU lid before making contact Carefully lower the ETI onto the CPU lid surface With moderate downward finger pressure completely press down all ETI
7. eat Sink or Waterblock Larger heat sinks and full copper waterblocks will require longer reflow times Be certain the temperature profile graph is open before launching any burn programs a ORO 4 Typically within 2 5 minutes of activating all burn Within seconds of the initial peak core temperatures will programs all core temperatures will drop in two drop in two descending steps to a Bottoming Point descending steps to a Bottoming Point With Waterblocks 100 Average Core Temp C y fa Time seconds temperatures will slowly rise again Keep all fans off until slowly rise again Keep pump off until ave core ave core temperatures return to 90 C temperatures return to 90 C 5 Following the Bottoming Point average core Following the Bottoming Point core temperatures will With Heat Sinks reflow is complete de activate all burn programs care reflow is complete de activate all burn programs turn on Once the average core temperature has reached 90 C Once the average core temperature has reached 90 C fully reconnect CPU and case fans liquid pump Intel multi core processors have built in protection Adaptive Thermal Monitor that prevents the processor from exceeding maximum core temperatures thereby preventing any damage to the CPU Average Core Temp C Avoid any bumping or excessive pressure on the heat sink waterblock and keep the computer in the horizontal position
8. inks that do not contact entire surface of CPU lid or surfaces with channels between mounting base and heat pipes are incompatible with Indigo Xtreme A Prior to the installation and reflow of Indigo Xtreme do not disable the Thermal Control feature that protects your CPU from overheating Read entire instructions before beginning installation Contact EKWB Support if you have any questions 2 STEP 2 1 Motherboard CPU and Heat Sink Block Removal Remove the motherboard from the PC case and all heat sink clips and support mechanisms from the motherboard Remove the CPU from the motherboard socket and place on a non abrasive lint free surface for cleaning _ Motherboard and clip support removal will facilitate proper alignment of the ETI to the CPU lt V lid and heat sink It is recommended that all heat sink mounting hardware be re installed during Step 2 9 STEP 2 3 Put on Gloves Prior to the final degreasing step the supplied powder free nitrile gloves must be worn to prevent any finger oils or contaminants from contacting the CPU lid heat sink and ETI surfaces and to prevent skin contact with Indigo Xtreme Clean Stray grease compound can be mitigated as gloves are applied immediately following the Thermal Interface Compound Removal step All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page Please check terms of use Revision 1 1 Released on 13 of March 2012 STEP 2 4 Deg
9. lBurnTest shtml Temperature monitors Motherboard manufacturers usually supply a hardware monitor utility for their boards CPUID org s HWMonitor Pro or SpeedFan are the most popular temperature monitoring tool It includes a real time graphing mode that will aid in the processor burn in http www almico com speedfan php http www cpuid com softwares hwmonitor html The Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for Indigo Xtreme Clean can be found at http www ekwaterblocks com shop EK IM MSDS_Indigo pdf Contact us for more information about this or other EK TIM Indigo Xtreme applications at our website http www ekwb com Store EK TIM Indigo Xtreme at room temperature conditions of 22 C 72 F and 50 R H preferably in the original sealed enclosure and plastic bag EKWB d o o and Enerdyne Solutions are not responsible for any damages due to external causes including but not limited to improper use accident neglect alteration repair improper installation improper testing or damages caused by overclocking Intel Core i7 are trademarks of the Intel Corporation USA Indigo Xtreme is a trademark of Enerdyne Solutions Inc 125 West North Bend Way PO Box 2660 North Bend WA 98045 United States of America All disclosures notices and warranty conditions are being written on EKWB web page Please check terms of use Revision 1 1 Released on 13 of March 2012
10. rease CPU lid and Heat Sink Block Surfaces Saturate a dry wiper cloth with Indigo Xtreme Clean use 1 3 trial size bottle per ETI installation thoroughly wipe the CPU lid repeat with the heat sink interfacial surfaces Continue to wipe each surface with fresh areas of the wiper until no visible residue is detected on the wiper Wipe all surfaces of any visible lint fibers or particulates Be prepared to wipe the CPU lid and heat sink surfaces immediately upon saturating each dry wiper cloth as the Xtreme Clean solvent will quickly evaporate When finished seal the used wiper in the ETI kit clear bag New CPUs or heat sinks must be degreased as well Use only Indigo Xtreme Clean for the degreasing step Use the Xtreme Clean solvent in a well ventilated area Avoid contact with plastics such as keyboards computer cases cooling fans some waterblock housings coolant tube fittings cables etc Also avoid contact with elastomers coolant tubing gaskets etc STEP 2 7 Bottom Side Liner Removal Remove the Bottom side rectangular clear liner by slowly peeling the liner beginning from the corner with the white BOTTOM label Hold the ETI on the blue edges with both hands to prevent any wrinkling or warping Do not remove the Top liner at this step Do not touch the exposed adhesive area after removal of the clear liner Once the liner has been removed proceed immediately to Step 2 8 Alignment and Pla
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