1.8.2Internal connectors

1.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

A85XM-A

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

Rotation +12V GND

A85XM-A Fan connectors

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.

• Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

ASUS A85XM-A

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