5.Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

FLOPPY

A7V8X-X

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector

6.CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)

The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of the expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug may vary depending on the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

A7V8X-X

A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

CHA_FAN

Rotation +12V GND

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!

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard

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