Installation - Intel Lga 115X/1200/1700 Socket; Step 1: Removing The Motherboard; Step 2: Attaching The Backplate To The Motherboard; Step 3: Attaching Mounting Screws - ekwb EK-Nucleus CR360 Lux Manual De Instalación

4. INSTALLATION – INTEL LGA 115X/1200/1700 SOCKET
Intel LGA 115x / 1200
or 1700 Backplate
Mounting Screw Tool
Mounting thumb
screw for INTEL
LGA 115x / 1200
/ 1700 and AMD
AM4 socket
Radiator
Fan
UNC
6-32 x 30 mm
STEP 1: REMOVING THE
MOTHERBOARD
If your PC case doesn't have a cutout from the
bottom CPU side of the motherboard, you will
fi rst need to remove the motherboard from
your computer.
STEP 2: ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE
TO THE MOTHERBOARD
Install the Intel backplate for
115x/1200/1700 socket to the back of your
motherboard. Choose the right backplate
depending on which chipset you are using.
Align the holes on the motherboard with the
holes on the backplate.
STEP 3: ATTACHING MOUNTING
SCREWS
Install 4x mounting thumb screws through
your motherboard to the backplate. The
screws can be installed by using Mounting
Screw Tool. Do not use other tools, because
you may damage the motherboard. (i.e. pliers).
STEP 4: INSTALLING THE FANS TO
THE RADIATOR
Assemble the fans (1x, 2x or 3x ... depending
on the AIO version) to the radiator with the
UNC 6-32 x 30mm screws.
Protective Cover
Pre-applied
thermal
Compound
LGA
M4x4
Intel Mounting
Bracket
Non-abrasive
IHS
cloth
Thumb Nut
Spring
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STEP 5: REMOVING THE COLD-PLATE
PROTECTIVE COVER
Remove the protective cover from
backside of the pump unit. It is there only to
prevent damage to the cold-plate and the
pre-applied thermal compound that is on the
cold-plate.
When removing the protective cover and
proceeding with installation, be careful not
to touch or damage the pre-applied thermal
compound.
STEP 6: MOUNTING-BRACKETS
INSTALLATION
Use 4x M4x4 screws to install Intel bracket on
the pump unit.
Be careful not to touch or damage the pre-
applied thermal compound.

STEP 7: PUMP UNIT INSTALLATION

Wipe the CPU's contact surface (using a
non-abrasive cloth or a Q-tip as shown in the
sample image).
Align the pump unit over the mounting screws
and CPU as shown in the picture.
Place the enclosed compression springs and
thumb nuts over the mounting screws (4x).
Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time,
preferably in a cross pattern, and do not
tighten them fully until all of them are partially
screwed in.
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