ekwb EK-KIT S280 Installation guide

Brand: ekwb

Model: EK-KIT S280

Category: Computer liquid cooling

Type: Installation guide

ekwb EK-KIT S280:

This versatile liquid cooling kit empowers you to push the boundaries of your PC's performance. Its 280mm radiator effortlessly dissipates heat, ensuring optimal temperatures even during intense gaming or demanding workloads. The included water block, pump-reservoir combo, and tubing provide a complete cooling solution, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of liquid cooling without the hassle of sourcing individual components. Experience the pinnacle of cooling efficiency and unlock your system's true potential with the ekwb EK-KIT S280.

ekwb EK-KIT S280:

SLIM 120 240 360 140 280

Starter Liquid Cooling Kit

USER GUIDE

For EK-KIT S series units | 3rd Revision, May 29th 2017

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EK Water Blocks bears the name of its founder Edvard König, who

started experimenting with liquid cooling in 1999. From the humble be-

ginnings in the early years of the previous decade, the company grew

steadily to become a global premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer.

Today, EKWB offers a complete range of products for liquid cooling,

from a renowned Supremacy line of CPU water blocks, wide range of

inhouse developed CoolStream radiators and Vardar High pressure fans

to Predator all-in-one (AIO) Xpandable Liquid Cooling (XLC) solution,

providing overclocking enthusiasts and PC builders with the best of what

the market can offer. EK-KIT S cooling solution is the next step to bring

extreme liquid cooling performance in the hands of dedicated gamers

and PC enthusiasts around the world.

Welcome to EK-World!

Safety precautions

1. Keep and store the product away from the reach of children.

2. Check the component list and condition of the product before installation.

If there is any problem, contact the shop where you have purchased the

problem to get a replacement or refund.

3. EKWB d.o.o. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes,

including but not limited to, improper use, problems with electrical power, ac-

cident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation and improper testing.

4. CPU and motherboard are subject to damage if the product is incorrectly

installed.

5. This product is a CPU liquid cooling solution kit, comprising of individual

original EKWB parts. Combining this liquid cooling unit with parts, other

than EK Water Blocks products, may lead to warranty loss.

6. Product warranty period is 24 months.

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RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS 5

DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS 6

LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM 6

GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY 7

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 8

LGA-2011(-3) SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS 8

LGA-115X SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS 10

AMD® SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS 12

INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS 16

INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS IN ONE GO 17

INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT 18

CONNECTING THE TUBING 19

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 21

CONNECTING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT 21

CONNECTING THE FANS 22

RECOMMENDED FILLING AND LEAK-TESTING PROCEDURE 23

FILLING THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME 24

DRAINING OF THE LOOP 26

POSSIBILITIES OF EXPANDING THE SYSTEM 27

MAINTENANCE 28

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 29

TROUBLESHOOTING 31

GENERAL LIQUID COOLING PARTS CLEANING GUIDE 32

SUPPORT AND SERVICE 34

SOCIAL MEDIA 34

TABLE OF CONTENT

SCOPE OF DELIVERY 3

REQUIRED TOOLS 4

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY

CPU water Block

with AMD® mounting plate CPU Backplate mechanism Thermal grease

Radiator

Fans Pump-Reservoir combo UNI Pump Bracket Compression ﬁ ttings

CPU Mounting mechanism

Coolant Tube ATX Bridging plug

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REQUIRED TOOLS

Fan cable Y-splitter Adapter cable Installation manual

Pair of scissors1L Bottle of distilled water

H20

Phillips-head screwdriver Mixing bottle

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RADIATOR SPACE CONSTRAINT REQUIREMENTS

26 mm (1,02 in)

280 mm (11,02 in)

240

160 mm (6,30 in)

120 mm (4,72 in)

120

28 mm (1,10 in)

180 mm (7,09 in)

140 mm (5,51 in)

400 mm (15,75 in)

120 mm (4,72 in)

360 140 280

140 mm (5,51 in)

320 mm (12,60 in)

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DOZEN GOOD ADVICES FOR THE NEWCOMERS

1. In order to lower shipping costs we have decided to enclose only the

coolant concentrate for liquid cooling. Therefore you need to provide 1 liter

(1L) of distilled water. You can get it at every gas station or supermarket.

2. Never run this system on tap water and always use the enclosed cooling

concentrate in correct ratio.

3. Never use alcohol, alcohol derivatives or alcohol based solvents in the

system. Using alcohol might result in permanent damage to liquid cooling

KIT components, especially acrylic parts of the system.

4. Reservoir must be positioned above the height level of the water pump in

order for liquid to ﬂood the pump which is crucial for the ﬁrst start-up.

5. Generally, for optimal performance, the Reservoir must be positioned be-

fore the pump in the water loop.

6. Generally, for optimal performance, the CPU water block should be right

after the Radiator in the water loop.

7. Generally, for optimal performance, the Pump should be positioned before

the Radiator in the water loop.

8. It is best practice to do a proper leak test before using your computer.

9. If you spot any leaks, turn off the power immediately!

10. Optimize tubing length in order to prevent excessive bending and kinking

of the tubing.

11. Never let your pump run dry. If this is happening for a prolonged period

of time you may risk destroying water pump’s bearing, rendering the pump

useless.

12. You are encouraged to periodically clean the radiator assembly as it will

collect dust over time. This is best done with soft wide tip brush and vacu-

um cleaner. See chapter general liquid cooling parts cleaning guide.

LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM

CPU WATERBLOCK

RESERVOIR-WATER PUMP COMBO

RADIATOR with FANS

COLD AIR

HOT AIR

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BLOCK COMPATIBILITY

This CPU liquid cooling unit is pre-assembled for use with modern Intel desktop socket

type motherboards. By default (out of the box) this water block supports the following

CPU sockets:

- Intel® Socket LGA-115x

- Intel® Socket LGA-2011(-3)

- Intel® Socket LGA-2066

- AMD® Socket AM4*

*requires replacing Intel® mounting plate with AMD® one.

WHAT IS ENCLOSED

The following items are enclosed with each EK-Supremacy MX UNI

water block:

- EK-Supremacy MX UNI universal CPU water block

- PreciseMount MX UNI universal CPU mounting mechanism:

• M4 threaded thumb screws (4 pcs)

• LGA-2011 M4 threaded mounting studs (4 pcs)

• Springs (4 pcs)

• M4 threaded thumb nuts (4 pcs)

• Washers (4 pcs)

- AMD® mounting plate

- EK-Supremacy Backplate

• Backplate rubber gasket

• Backplate for Intel LGA-115x socket motherboards

• Backplate for AMD® AM4 socket motherboards

- EK-TIM Ectotherm (1g) thermal grease

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LGA-2011(-3) SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS

STEP 1

Prepare the foil bag with mounting mechanism, which is enclosed with the CPU

water block delivery.

Install four (4) speciﬁc LGA-2011 M4 thumb screws into four M4 threaded stubs

on the LGA-2011 socket integrated latch mechanism (ILM). The screws are to be

installed using no tools (i.e. pliers).

It is recommended to remove the motherboard form the PC chassis

before proceeding with installation of the CPU water block because of

the space constraint limitations of various computer cases.

STEP 2

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 2

Non-abrasive

cloth

Thermal grease

IHS

STEP 1

LGA-2011 M4

Thumb Screw

LGA-2011 M4

Thumb Screw

INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK

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STEP 3

Take the waterblock and remove the sticker on the copper head.

Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA-2011(-3)

motherboard with pre-installed CPU.

Before proceeding with the installation It is mandatory to remove the

protective foil from the backside of the water block.

Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M4 thumb

screw. Start fastening 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 3

Thumb nut

Coiled spring

STEP 4

Fitting Barb

Fitting Ring

Inlet port

Outlet port

STEP 4

Tighten the ﬁtting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is

compressed.

The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.

With EK-Supremacy MX series water blocks it is mandatory to use

the port that is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET

port. Mixing the ports may result in less than ideal thermal perfor-

mance of the water block.

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LGA-115x SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS

STEP 1

If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your computer

and place it on an even surface with front facing down.

STEP 2

Preparing backplate rubber gasket

The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mount-

ing system and must be used every time you install this water block on

your motherboard.

The rubber gasket has a partially cut inner part which needs to

be removed when installed on Intel LGA-115x motherboard. The

rubber is held on four places and can be peeled away with hand.

STEP 2STEP 1

Outer part

Inner core

(removable)

STEP 3

Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for Intel LGA-115x

socket to the back of your motherboard RIBBED SIDE UP! (facing away

from the motherboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on

rubber gasket and backplate.

Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to ﬁ t past the CPU

socket ILM backplate. On certain ITX form factor motherboards

the rubber gasket may need to be trimmed using household

scissors.

Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one

hand while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.

STEP 4

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 pliers) is not recommended.

STEP 3 STEP 4

Rubber gasket

Motherboard

Metal

Backplate M4 Thumb

Screw

PVC

washer

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STEP 6

Align the water block over the mounting screws on the LGA-115x 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

fastening 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

With EK-Supremacy MX series water blocks it is mandatory to use the port

that is nearest to the center of the water block as INLET port. Mixing the

ports may result in poor thermal performance of the water block.

Tighten the ﬁtting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is com-

pressed.

STEP 8

Install the CPU water block along with the motherboard back into the computer chassis.

The installation of the CPU water block is now complete.

STEP 5

Non-abrasive

cloth

Thermal grease

IHS

STEP 5

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 6 STEP 7

Thumb nut

Coiled

spring

Fitting

Ring

Fitting Barb

Inlet port

Outlet

port

STEP 8

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AMD® SOCKET

MOTHERBOARDS

STEP 1

Replacing the mounting plate:

Place the water block on a neven surface and remove the four

M4x14 DIN 7991 screws attaching the copper base to the top

using 2,5mm Allen key in counter-clockwise direction.

STEP 2

Replace the Intel factory installed mounting plate with AMD®

one. You will feel the mounting plate locking into the position

when placed correctly on to the top.

Reseat the O-ring gasket (57x2,2mm) into the gap between

the mounting plate and water block top.

Be careful that the orientation of the copper base is

as shown on the picture

Reinstall the M4x14 screws and tighten them using 2,5mm Al-

len key to screw them in clockwise direction.

STEP 3

If already installed, please remove the motherboard from your

computer and place it on an even surface with front facing up.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Intel® socket

mounting plate

AMD® socket

mounting plate

M4x14

Screws

Orientation of the

copper base

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STEP 4

Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps

and the factory backplate:

Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC

6-32 screws securing the original plastic hold-down

clamps around the socket as shown on the sketch. Re-

move the original AMD® backplate and the hold-down

clamps and store them away. See sketch for further part

identiﬁcation.

STEP 5

Preparing backplate rubber gasket

The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of

the backplate and mounting system and must be

used every time you install this water block on your

motherboard.

With AMD® Sockets you should use whole

rubber backplate including the inner core.

STEP 6

Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal back-

plate for AMD® socket to the back of your mother-

board RIBBED SIDE UP! (facing away from the moth-

erboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with holes

on rubber gasket and backplate.

Please use correct backplate, depending on

your motherboard type (AM3 or AM4).

Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side

facing up with one hand while holding the backplate and

rubber in place with the other hand.

STEP 5 STEP 6

STEP 4

AMD® factory backplate

UNC 6-32

Screws

Hold-down

clamps

Outer part

Inner

core

(removable) Motherboard

Metal

Backplate

Metal

Backplate

Rubber

gasket

Motherboard

Rubber

gasket

AM3 AM4

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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

Thermal grease

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STEP 9

With EK-Supremacy MX series water blocks it is

mandatory to use the port that is nearest to the

center of the water block as INLET port. Mixing

the ports may result in poor thermal performance

of the water block.

Tighten the ﬁtting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket

underneath is compressed.

STEP 10

Install the CPU water block along with the motherboard back

into the computer chassis.

The installation of the CPU waterblock is now complete.

STEP 9

STEP 10

Fitting Barb

Fitting Ring

Inlet port

Outlet port

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INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS

OPTION #1:

INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND

FANS

STEP 1

Install the fans on the radiator.

Ideally, the radiator should either:

A) receive the coldest air possible (by placing the radia-

tor on the air inlet) or

B) serve as an overall hot air exhaust (by placing the

radiator on the exhaust).

The latter results in overall decrease of temperature

throughout the entire computer chassis but also leads to

slightly higher liquid temperatures. A reversed air ﬂow is vi-

able option but one should always strive to achieve unidi-

rectional ﬂow of air throughout the chassis.

Take the four UNC 6-32x30mm screws for each fan and screw them

in. Use enclosed Allen key to tighten the screws in clockwise direction.

STEP 2

Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for installation of radiator unit.

The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the size, fan mount-

ing holes and the hardware you have installed. You must make sure

that the unit ﬁts into the chassis. Usually the chassis have standard fan

mounting holes pre-drilled so you should look for holes with spacing

of 105mm or 125mm. (A standard computer cooling 120 or 140mm fan)

STEP 3

Align the holes on the radiator with the ones on the PC chassis.

Take the four UNC 6-32x5mm screws for each fan and guide them

through the holes on the chassis to screw them into the threaded holes

on the radiator. Tighten them in clockwise direction using Allen key.

STEP 2

STEP 1

STEP 3

Fan

UNC 6-32 x 30 screw

Radiator

PC Chassis

Radiator/fan unit

UNC 6-32 x 5

screw

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STEP 4.:

Install the compression ﬁtting on both G1/4 extender openings on the radiator. Tighten

the ﬁtting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed.

The installation of the radiator and radiator cooling fans is now complete.

OPTION #2:

INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS IN

ONE GO

STEP 1.:

Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for installation of radiator unit. The position

of the unit in the chassis depends on the size, fan mounting holes and the hardware

you have installed. You must make sure that the unit ﬁts into the chassis. Usually the

chassis have standard fan mounting holes pre-drilled so you should look for holes with

spacing of 105mm or 125mm. (A standard computer cooling 120mm or 140mm fan)

STEP 2.:

Align the holes on the fans and the radiator with the ones on the PC chassis.

Ideally, the radiator should either:

A) receive the coldest air possible (by placing the radiator on the air inlet) or

B) serve as an overall hot air exhaust (by placing the radiator on the exhaust).

The latter results in overall decrease of temperature throughout the entire

computer chassis but also leads to slightly higher liquid temperatures. A re-

versed air ﬂow is viable option but one should always strive to achieve unidi-

rectional ﬂow of air throughout the chassis.

Take the four UNC 6-32x30mm screws for each fan and guide them through the holes

on the chassis and fans to screw them into the threaded holes on the radiator. Tighten

them in clockwise direction using enclosed Allen key.

STEP 3.:

Install the compression ﬁtting on both G1/4 extender openings on the radiator. Tighten

the ﬁtting barbs in clockwise direction until the gasket underneath is compressed.

The installation of the radiator and radiator cooling fans is now complete.

STEP 1

STEP 4

STEP 2

Fitting Barb

Fitting Ring

Fan

UNC 6-32 x 30 screw

Radiator

STEP 3

Fitting Barb

Fitting Ring

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INSTALLING THE PUMP-RESERVOIR UNIT

STEP 1

The KIT comes with combined pump and reservoir unit with pre-

installed anti-vibration decouplers.

Take the unit and place it on the EK-UNI Pump Bracket.

Secure it from the bottom side using four M4x4 screws and PVC

washers. Tighten them in clockwise direction using enclosed

2,5mm Allen key.

This unit can be installed anywhere where there is a

50x50mm square mounting hole pattern on the chas-

sis without using any pump bracket.

STEP 2

The position of the unit in the chassis depends on the fan mount-

ing holes and the hardware you have installed. Usually the chassis

have Pre-drilled standard fan mounting holes on the bottom one

should look for holes with spacing of 105mm or 125mm. (A stand-

ard computer cooling 120mm or 140mm fan).

Alternatively you can drill four Ø4,5mm holes using

electric power drill to the most suitable place on the bot-

tom of your computer chassis.

Put four M4x6 DIN7984 screws through the holes on the UNI

pump bracket from the upper side.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Pump-reservoir

combo unit

UNI pump bracket

PVC washer

M4x4 screw

PC Chassis

Pump-reservoir combo unit

UNI pump bracket

M4x6 screw

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Model: EK-KIT S280

Category: Computer liquid cooling

Type: Installation guide

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