5.CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

A7N8X-E

CPU_FAN1

Rotation

+12V

GND

PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

GND +12V Rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A7N8X-E 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

6. Serial Port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM2

PIN 1

A7N8X-E

A7N8X-E Serial COM2 Bracket

The serial port bracket is purchased separately.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information