ekwb EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB User Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
EKNucleus AIO
CR360 Lux D-RGB / CR240 Lux D-RGB /
CR120 Lux D-RGB
Compatible with:
Intel Socket 115X/1200/1700/20xx CPUs
AMD Socket AM4 CPU
To ensure safe and easy installation, please carefully read
this manual before beginning the installation process!
1st Revision - September 27, 2021

ekwb EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB Specifications

General

Brand	ekwb
Model	EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

Specifications

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Installation – Intel LGA 115X/1200/1700 Socket

Step 1: Removing the Motherboard

Procedure to remove the motherboard from the computer case if a cutout is not present.

Step 2: Attaching the Backplate to the Motherboard

Installing the Intel backplate for LGA 115x/1200/1700 socket to the rear of the motherboard.

Step 3: Attaching Mounting Screws

Securing the motherboard to the backplate using mounting thumb screws.

Step 4: Installing the Fans to the Radiator

Attaching the fans to the radiator using UNC 6-32 screws.

Step 5: Removing the Cold-Plate Protective Cover

Removing the protective cover from the pump unit's cold-plate.

Step 6: Mounting-Brackets Installation

Installing the mounting bracket onto the pump unit using M4x4 screws.

Step 7: Pump Unit Installation

Cleaning the CPU surface and aligning the pump unit over the mounting screws.

Step 8: Installing the Assembly of Fans and Radiator into a PC Case

Mounting the radiator and fan assembly into the PC case.

Step 9: Pump - Connecting Cables

Connecting the pump's 4-pin PWM and 3-pin D-RGB LED cables to the motherboard.

Step 10: Fans - Connecting Cables

Connecting the fans' 4-pin PWM and 3-pin D-RGB cables to the motherboard and each other.

Step 11: Pump Top Orientation

Rotating and orienting the pump top to correctly display the EK logo.

Optional Step: Applying the Thermal Compound

Applying additional thermal compound to the CPU if necessary.

Installation – Intel LGA 20XX Socket

Step 1: Attaching Mounting Screws (LGA 20XX)

Installing mounting thumb screws into the LGA 20XX socket's integrated latch mechanism.

Installation - AMD AM4 Socket

Step 1: Removing of the Original Plastic Hold-Down Clamps (AMD)

Removing original plastic hold-down clamps and screws from the AMD socket.

Step 2: Attaching Mounting Screws (AMD)

Installing mounting thumb screws for the AMD AM4 socket onto the motherboard.

Step 3: Installing the Fans to the Radiator (AMD)

Assembling the fans to the radiator using UNC 6-32 x 30mm screws for AMD.

Step 4: Removing the Cold-Plate Protective Cover (AMD)

Removing the protective cover from the pump unit's cold-plate for AMD installation.

Step 5: Mounting-Brackets Installation (AMD)

Installing the AMD mounting bracket onto the pump unit using M4x4 screws.

Step 6: Pump Unit Installation (AMD)

Cleaning CPU surface and aligning pump unit over mounting screws for AMD.

Step 7: Installing the Assembly of Fans and Radiator into a PC Case (AMD)

Mounting the radiator and fan assembly into the PC case for AMD.

Step 8: Pump - Connecting Cables (AMD)

Connecting the pump's 4-pin PWM and 3-pin D-RGB LED cables to the motherboard for AMD.

Step 9: Fans - Connecting Cables (AMD)

Connecting fans' 4-pin PWM and 3-pin D-RGB cables for AMD installation.

Step 10: Pump Top Orientation (AMD)

Orienting the pump top for the correct EK logo display on AMD systems.

Optional Step: Applying the Thermal Compound

Applying additional thermal compound to the CPU for AMD, if needed.

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