PHANTEKS Glacier Backplate for Asus ROG Strix RTX 3090/3080 Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- PHANTEKS
Table of Contents
PHANTEKS Glacier Backplate for Asus ROG Strix RTX 3090/3080 Installation
Guide
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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GLACIER BACKPLATE
QTY: 1 -
M2.5×8 Flush Screws
QTY: 9 -
Thermal Pads
QTY: 3
This product requires the PH-GB3090ASSRX GPU water block. Please follow step 1 to 3 of the GPU water blocks’ installation guide before proceeding.
WARNING: This product is intended for advanced users. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive information possible, Phanteks assumes no liability expressed or implied for any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Phanteks cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in the below instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Phanteks cooling products. Do not disassemble the water block.Warranty will be voided.
Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge before proceeding with the installation procedure. If you do not feel comfortable with performing the installation procedure. consult a qualified computer technician.
Installation Instructions
FINISH STEPS 1 TO 3 FROM THE WATER BLOCK INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE PROCEEDING:
STEP 4. APPLYING THERMAL PADS
Remove the protective film and place the thermal pads on the correct position on the bookplate.
Make sure to remove the protective film on bath sides of the thermal pods.
STEP 5. INSTALL THE GLACIER BACKPLATE
Carefully position the backplate onto the graphics card. Align the mounting holes on the PC8 with the holes on the backplate.
Secure the backplate with 9 M2.5x8mm flush screws to the PCB.
STEP 6. CONNECT D-RGB LIGHTING
Connect the D-RGB cable to the CHIGB sti in the water block.
All Phanteks D-RGB products can be daisy-chained together.
You can connect the D-RGB cable to a compatible motherboard with the cable that is included with the motherboard.
STEP 7. INSTALLING FITTINGS
Install 61/4 threaded male fittings and close the remaining ports with the two included Stop Fittings.
Always perform a leak test before providing power to any system components.