Asus MAXIMUS VI HERO- Manual

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Published on November 21

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2013

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

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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 photo of ASUS Maximus VI Gene

GeneGene motherboard

STEP 2: PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD

1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER.

Remove all encircled screws. There are 2 screws

on the back of the motherboard that needs to be removed in order to remove the
factory installed SB heat sink.

2. CLEANING THE PCB.

Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing

all

screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or

q-

tip

, as shown on sample photo) of the original thermal compound until the components

and circuit board are completely clean. EKWB recommends the use of denatured alcohol
for removing TIM leftovers.

3. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND

. Apply thermal compound (not included):

lightly coat the Intel Z87 (PCH) with electrically non-conductive thermal grease – for
example Arctic Cooling MX-2 ™, MX-4 ™ or GELID GC-Extreme ™ thermal grease.

EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in Rice sized dot for best performance
(see sample picture).

STEP 3: PREPARING YOUR WATER BLOCK

STEP 4: ATTACHING BLOCK TO MOTHERBOARD

1. PLACING SB BLOCK ON MOTHERBOARD. Place the SB part of the water block with

preinstalled 2.5mm standoffs kit gently to the motherboard or vice versa. Make sure
that mounting holes are aligned. Skip to STEP 4 on how to fasten the water block to the

motherboard using the enclosed screws and washers.

Important notice:

When the water-block is mounted only one full-length PCI-Express

(PCIe) slot is usable.

Prior to fastening the screws please make sure the mounting holes on the

motherboard’s circuit board are aligned with the water block.

SB block:

Use two (2) M3x4 DIN7985 and two (2) washers. Do not use excessive

force when tightening the screws!

Use the enclosed screws and washers as shown in picture below:

STEP 5: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS

6. POSITIONING FITTINGS AND CONNECTING TO WATER CIRCUIT

Temporarily remove the water block to

check for uniform surface contact between
the block and the components. Note the

pattern of contact on a piece of paper.
Then repeat steps 3 and 4 to reattach the
block applying more or less pressure to

the areas where you have found it
necessary.

Attach the liquid cooling tubes and

connect the water-block(s) into the
cooling circuit. EKWB recommends using

EK-CSQ compression fittings with the EK-
SB ASUS M6G series water block. You can
use any opening as an inlet/outlet port.

Plan your tubing routing in advance!

REQUIRED TOOLS:

philips screwdriver

thermal grease

Installation and mounting manual for

EK-SB ASUS M6G

water block

Z87 PCH (SB)

Mosfet

Intel LGA 1150

PVC washer

M3x4 screw

Unusable PCIe slot

Chip die thermal grease imprint

EK-CSQ fitting