CORSAIR RGB Pump Reservoir Installation Guide

CORSAIR RGB Pump Reservoir Installation Guide

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Quick Start Guide is a general installation guide and does not cover the specifics of individual case or radiator mounting.

CORSAIR recommends you thoroughly leak-test your custom cooling system for at least 24 hours to ensure that the system i  securely sealed and operating reliably. CORSAIR warranty does not cover any hardware damage resulting from poorly executed, improper and otherwise hasty assembly of your custom watercooling system.

Disassembly of CORSAIR HYDRO X products is highly discouraged due to complex design of components. Such action may result in irreparable mechanical, electrical or chemical damage that may void the warranty.

For an exact and up-to-date product compatibility list, please refer to CORSAIR website.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

A — x1 XD5 RGB PUMP/RESERVOIR
B — x1 PUMP/RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET
C — x1 120mm & 140mm FAN MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE
D — x1 ATX 24-PIN PSU JUMPER BRIDGE
E — x3 CORSAIR G1/4˝ PLUGS
F — x1 CORSAIR G1/4˝ TEMPERATURE SENSOR PLUG
G — x4 FAN SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
H — x4 M4 HEX NUT
I — x4 M4 WASHER
J — x4 M4 x 8mm SCREWS
K — x8 M3 THUMB SCREWS
L — x1 PLUG TOOL
M — x1 RGB ADAPTER CABLE

N — CORSAIR ICUE COMMANDER PRO
O — PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
P — FILLING FLASK & CORSAIR XL5 COOLANT

Note: CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO or CORSAIR Lighting Node PRO are required for driving and controlling the RGB LED illumination.

INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT

1. Place the XD5 RGB on the mounting bracket (B) with unthreaded holes facing up.
   Secure the XD5 RGB to the bracket using four M3 thumb screws (K) from the bottom.

2. Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm fan mounting adapter plate (C) using four M3 thumb screws (K).

3. The fan adapter brackets can be mounted horizontally or vertically thus allowing free movement in horizontal and vertical axis (depending on orientation).

MOUNTING THE XD5 RGB TO A RADIATOR

Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm radiator mounting plate using four M3 thumb screws and secure the assembly to the radiator with the short 6mm (0.25˝) M4xP0.7 screws supplied with the CORSAIR XR radiator itself.

MOUNTING THE XD5 RGB TO A CASE FAN

Secure the XD5 RGB with the installed pump-reservoir mounting bracket onto a 120mm or 140mm radiator mounting plate using four M3 thumb screws and secure the assembly to a fan using four enclosed self-tapping fan screws (G).

MOUNTING THE XD5 RGB DIRECTLY TO A CASE FAN SLOT

Secure the XD5 RGB with the fan mounting adapter bracket onto a case fan opening. Use enclosed M4x8mm screws (J) along with M4 washers (I) and M4 nuts (H).

MOUNTING THE XD5 RGB DIRECTLY TO CASE SHEET METAL

Locate the suitable cut-out hole pattern in the chassis that would fit 55mm x 27.5mm (for vertical installation) or 55mm x 55mm (for horizontal installation) hole pattern.

If there are no hole patterns available, there is an option to drill the holes using Ø3,4mm – Ø4mm drill bit. Secure the unit by screwing four M3 thumb screws.

XD5 RGB MOUNTING ORIENTATION

XD5 RGB must be installed vertically with the pump below the reservoir tube.

FINALIZING THE SETUP

1. Install the two (2) appropriate CORSAIR XF G1/4˝ BSPP threaded-type fittings (not included) into the reservoir ports and tighten them by hand. Do not use any tools (i.e. pliers).
2. It is mandatory to use the front-left port as the OUTLET port and any other bottom port as inlet. The recommended INLET (return) port is marked on the image below. Optionally, you can use the top G1/4˝ port with integrated tube as an INLET (return) line as well.
3. Install the CORSAIR G1/4˝ Temperature Sensor Plug (F) into the G1/4˝ port located on the base of the unit. Do not install the temperature sensor on any of the top ports.
4. Close the remaining three (3) open (unused) ports with the included CORSAIR G1/4” plugs and tighten them using the included plug tool (L). Refrain from using a screwdriver as it may result in damage to the surface of the plugs.

CONNECTING THE PUMP AND USING THE INTEGRATED DIGITAL RGB ILLUMINATION

A CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO or Lighting Node PRO (either) is required in order to use the integrated RGB illumination on the XD5 RGB. CORSAIR iCUE software is used to program the visual effects. CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO is required for automatic control of the pump and for monitoring the liquid temperature using iCUE software suite.

The XD5 RGB Pump/Reservoir can be connected to the appropriate CORSAIR controller either directly or “daisy”- chained with other CORSAIR addressable RGB component(s).

1. Identify the correct RGB connector on the reservoir-pump unit (Figure 1).
      

2. Insert the RGB connector in a CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO port or Lighting Node PRO port (Figure 2).
   

3. Download and install CORSAIR iCUE software suite from the following website: https://www.corsair.com/icue. Configure visual and lighting effects by following the manual for iCUE software.

4. Connect the XD5 RGB’s pump 4-pin fan connector into Fan Port #6 on your CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO (Figure 3).
   

5. Connect the XD5 RGB’s temperature sensor into temperature Port #1 on your CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO (Figure 4).
   

6. Connect the XD5 RGB’s main power cable by plugging in a 4-pin Molex connector from your power supply (Figure 5).
   
   

CONNECTING THE XD5 RGB LIGHTING TO THE MOTHERBOARD

1. Connect the XD5 RGB male connector into the RGB ADAPTER CABLE (M) female connector (Figure 1).
   

2. Connect the RGB ADAPTER CABLE female connector into the Digital RGB header on the motherboard. Make sure the arrow on the RGB ADAPTER CABLE is plugged into +5V on the motherboard (Figure 2).
   

By using the motherboard adapter it is not possible to control the RGB illumination with iCUE software.

FILLING AND PRIMING THE XD5 RGB

1. Disconnect PSU power cables from all computer components except the XD5 RGB 4-pin Molex power connector. Make sure the PSU is turned OFF, either at the plug socket, or via the toggle switch on the rear of the PSU. Connect the enclosed ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge starter (D) to your PSU 24-pin ATX cable. This will allow you to power on your XD5 RGB without powering on the PC (Figure 1).
    

2. Disconnect the XD5 RGB’s pump 4-pin fan connector. This will allow the pump to run at full power, allowing for easier priming and bleeding of air.

3. Fill the reservoir through the top left G1/4˝ opening with CORSAIR XL5 coolant using a filling flask to about 2cm (4/5˝) below the top (Figure 2).
   

4. Turn on the power by flipping the ON switch on the PSU. The pump motor will be primed with coolant from the reservoir and will start flowing through the system. Turn the power OFF before the reservoir is emptied. Do not let the pump run dry or without coolant in the reservoir as this will damage the pump (Figure 3)!
   

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until your custom cooling system is full. CORSAIR recommends not to fill the reservoir more than about 2cm from the top.

6. Reconnect the XD5 RGB’s pump 4-pin fan connector into Fan Port #6 on your CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO (Figure 3).

7. Once the system is filled with coolant, CORSAIR recommends running it for 24 hours to remove any air trapped in the components and to make sure there are no leaks in the system. Once you have thoroughly leak-tested the system, turn OFF the PSU and disconnect ATX 24-pin PSU Jumper Bridge. Reconnect the power to other computer peripherals and start the computer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I use the XD5 RGB as a standalone part?
   No, this is a water-cooling pump with integrated reservoir which requires a complete custom water-cooling system, including cold plates (water blocks) and radiator. For more information, please visit corsair.com.

2. Can I use the XD5 RGB with aluminium water-cooling equipment?
   No, you cannot. Certain parts are made from copper and brass and should not be mixed with aluminium.

3. Can I connect the RGB header directly to my motherboard?
   Yes you can – using the included RGB ADAPTER CABLE (M).
   See – CONNECTING THE XD5 RGB LIGHTING TO THE MOTHERBOARD.

4. Can the XD5 RGB pump be controlled without the use of CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO?
   While it is possible to use XD5 RGB without a CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO, doing so will remove the automated pump speed control in CORSAIR iCUE software. The pump speed may be manually controlled by motherboard UEFI when XD5 RGB’s 4-pin fan PWM connector is connected.

5. How many RGB devices can I daisy-chain to a single channel on a CORSAIR controller?
   CORSAIR recommends you connect no more than three (3) Hydro X Series RGB devices of any type connected in a series on a single channel. However, you can connect one (1) XC7/XC9 water block, two (2) XG7 RGB water blocks and one (1) XD5 RGB pump unit for a total of four (4) devices. Do not mix CORSAIR fans or RGB LED strips and CORSAIR HYDRO X products on the same channel on the controller. Use a dedicated channel for other components.

NOTE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU in the national legal system, the following applies:

• Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste.
• Consumers are obligated by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose of point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations.
  By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

CORSAIR MEMORY, Inc. declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be obtained at “corsair.com/documentation”.
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ + 40°C

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

References

• corsair.com
• PC Components | Gaming Gear | CORSAIR
• Corsair Blog - Corsair Community
• Documentation
• Home - Corsair Community
• corsair.com/icue

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