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

The diagram shows a component with 'Stickout Screws' and a 'Stickout' labeled. The 'Stickout' is orange and appears to be a decorative or functional piece attached to a larger component, possibly a water block. The 'Stickout Screws' are shown above the 'Stickout'.

Remove the Stickout from the water block and store the screws for later use.

⚠️ 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

The diagram shows an orange 'Stickout' and a separate 'D-RGB LED' strip. The 'D-RGB LED' strip has multiple LEDs visible. The 'Stickout' is labeled 'RTX 2080'.

Take the Stickout and D-RGB LED from the box. Remove the protective foil from D-RGB LED and attach the LED to the Stickout. After this, use the stored screws to secure the Stickout to the Plexi part.

ACETAL VERSION

The diagram shows an orange 'Stickout' and a separate 'D-RGB LED' strip. The 'D-RGB LED' strip is positioned to be attached to an 'Acetal' part, with the 'D-RGB' oriented towards the 'Stickout'.

Take the Stickout and D-RGB LED from the box. Remove the protective foil from D-RGB LED and attach the LED to the Acetal. D-RGB is oriented towards the Stickout. After this, use the stored screws to secure the Stickout to the Acetal part.

Attaching the D-RGB Terminal Cover

The diagram shows a pre-assembled orange 'D-RGB Terminal Cover' being attached to an 'FC Terminal' component, which has screw holes.

Take the pre-assembled D-RGB Terminal Cover from the box and attach it to the FC Terminal.

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

The diagram shows a 3-pin connector from the water block's D-RGB LED light being plugged into a 'D-RGB HEADER' on a motherboard. An arrow on the connector indicates the correct orientation. The motherboard header is labeled 'D-RGB Header' and 'RGB Header'.

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.

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