12) CPU Fan Connector (3 pin CPU_FAN)

Three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orient the fans so that airflow flows across the onboard heat sinks instead of expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug vary depending on the type employed. Connect the fan cable to the connector, ensuring that the black wire matches the ground pin. (Use the “Rotation” signal only with a specially designed fan with a rotation signal. You can monitor the Rotations Per Minute (RPM) using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE).

WARNING! Make sure to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient airflow within the system could cause damage to the motherboard. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these connectors!

A7N266-VM

CPU_FAN

GND +12V

Rotation

A7N266-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

13) ASUS Front Panel Audio Connector (10 pin AAPANEL)

This connector supports an optional front audio panel. Attach the Front Panel audio cable to the AAPANEL connector for audio control.

A7N266-VM

AAPANEL1

MIC AGND

MICPWR NC

LineOut_FR LineOut_RR

NC

LineOut_FL LineOut_RL

A7N266-VM Audio Panel Connector

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