ASUS ROG RYUJIN III Series CPU Liquid Cooler

Package Contents

• 1 x ROG RYUJIN III AIO Cooler
• 2/3 x 12cm NOCTUA iPPC Fan
• 1 x Intel Backplate
• 2 x AMD Adapter Brackets
• 1 x 3-way/2-way Fan Cable
• 8/12 x 30mm UNC 6-32 Fan Screws
• 8/12 x 8mm UNC 6-32 Radiator Screws
• 4 x AM5, Intel 115x/1200 Thumbscrew Caps
• 4 x AM4, Intel 1700 Thumbscrew Caps
• 4 x LGA 115X/1200/1700 Standoff Screws

AIO Cooler Installation

NOTE: The Intel Mounting bracket comes pre-installed on the AIO Cooler.

The illustrations in this section are for reference only, but the installation steps remain the same.

A. Install the Intel backplate

This section details the installation of the Intel backplate.

The backplate is shown with arrows indicating the correct orientation for mounting.

B. Install the Intel standoff screws

This section details the installation of the Intel standoff screws into the backplate.

Diagram shows four standoff screws being inserted into the backplate.

C. Install the pump

For Intel 1700:

Step 1: Align the pump with the standoff screws.

Step 2: Secure the pump with screws.

Step 3: Lower the pump onto the mounting bracket.

For Intel 115X/1200:

Step 1: Align the pump with the standoff screws.

Step 2: Secure the pump with screws.

Step 3: Lower the pump onto the mounting bracket.

NOTE: We recommend installing the pump so that the water pipes of the pump face towards or away from you for optimal performance (motherboard positioned with rear IO ports on your left).

A. Remove the pre-installed heatsink mount (AMD)

This section details the removal of the pre-installed heatsink mount for AMD installations.

Diagram shows the removal of the mount with arrows indicating the direction of removal.

B. Install the AMD Mounting Bracket

This section details the installation of the AMD mounting bracket.

Diagram shows the AMD adapter brackets being attached to the mounting assembly.

C. Install the pump (AMD)

For AMD AM4:

Step 1: Align the pump with the mounting bracket.

Step 2: Secure the pump with screws.

Step 3: Lower the pump onto the mounting bracket.

For AMD AM5:

Step 1: Align the pump with the mounting bracket.

Step 2: Secure the pump with screws.

Step 3: Lower the pump onto the mounting bracket.

NOTE: We recommend installing the pump so that the water pipes of the pump face towards or away from you for optimal performance (motherboard positioned with rear IO ports on your left).

Connect the 9-pin USB 2.0 cable

Connect the 9-pin USB 2.0 cable from the pump to the 9-pin USB 2.0 connector on the motherboard.

Diagram shows the 9-pin USB 2.0 connector.

Connect the 4-pin fan cable

Connect the 4-pin fan cable to the 4-pin CPU_FAN header, AIO_PUMP header, or W_PUMP+ header on the motherboard.

Diagram shows the 4-pin fan cable connection.

Remove HEX protection caps before installing the radiator

Remove the protective caps from the radiator before installation.

Diagram shows the removal of caps from the top and bottom sides of the radiator.

Install the radiator

Install the radiator with the fans attached to the computer case using the provided screws.

Diagram shows the radiator being mounted with 8mm UNC 6-32 Radiator Screws and 30mm UNC 6-32 Fan Screws.

Connect the 3-way/2-way fan cable

Connect the 3-way/2-way fan cable to the fans and the motherboard's 4-pin fan header.

Diagram shows the fan cable connections.

Download control software

Please visit the product support page at https://rog.asus.com/ to download and install the control software.

The ASUS website also allows downloading Armoury Crate.

Support and FAQ

Q: What should I do if a CPU Fan Error message pops up?

A: Enter BIOS, then go to Monitor and set CPU FAN Speed to [Ignore].