EK-Quantum Vector D-RGB Upgrade Kit
Installation Manual
This product is intended for installation by expert users only. Please consult with a qualified technician. 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 or their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please, read the manual carefully before beginning with the installation process.
Disconnect the LEDs
First, disconnect the cable between the Terminal Cover and Stickout. After that, remove the Terminal Cover from the FC Terminal.
Replace the Stickout
Remove the Stickout from the water block and store the screws for later use.
[Diagram: Shows the original stickout attached to the water block with screws labeled "Stickout Screws". The stickout itself is labeled. The diagram indicates removing the stickout and its screws.]
⚠️ If you have the Acetal version of the water block, do not forget to remove the RGB LED from the Acetal part.
Attaching the New Stickout and D-RGB LED
PLEXI VERSION
Take the Stickout and D-RGB LED from the box. Remove the protective foil from the D-RGB LED and attach the LED to the Stickout. After this, use the stored screws to secure the Stickout to the Plexi part.
[Diagram: Shows the new stickout component and a D-RGB LED strip. The D-RGB LED strip is shown being attached to the stickout. The stickout is labeled "RTX 2080".]
ACETAL VERSION
Take the Stickout and D-RGB LED from the box. Remove the protective foil from the D-RGB LED and attach the LED to the Acetal. The D-RGB is oriented towards the Stickout. After this, use the stored screws to secure the Stickout to the Acetal part.
[Diagram: Shows the new stickout component and a D-RGB LED strip for the Acetal version. The D-RGB LED strip is shown being attached to the Acetal part, oriented towards the stickout. The stickout is labeled "RTX 2080".]
Attaching the D-RGB Terminal Cover
Take the pre-assembled D-RGB Terminal Cover from the box and attach it to the FC Terminal.
[Diagram: Shows the D-RGB Terminal Cover being attached to the FC Terminal of the water block.]
Important Information
Do not forget to connect the D-RGB LED cable of the Stickout to the cable of the Terminal Cover.
In case you have 2 (two) Stickouts: First, connect the Stickout cables and then you can connect them to the Terminal Cover cable!
Connecting the D-RGB LED Strip
Plug the 3-pin connector from the water block's D-RGB LED light into the D-RGB HEADER on the motherboard. The LED will work if the pin layout on the header is as follows: +5V, Digital.
⚠️ Please ensure that the arrow indicated on the connector is plugged into the +5V line as indicated on your motherboard. If you connect the LED Diode to the 12V RGB HEADER, you can damage the LEDs.
[Diagram: Shows a 3-pin D-RGB connector being plugged into a motherboard header labeled "D-RGB Header". Another header labeled "RGB Header" is also visible. An arrow on the connector indicates correct orientation.]
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