1.7.2Internal connectors

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

A88X-PLUS

CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN

 

 

CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

CHA_FAN1

 

 

GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN VCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A88X-PLUS 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 (24W) fan power.

• Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and CHA Fan2 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

2.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

A88X-PLUS

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_OUT

A88X-PLUS Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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