6.CPU, chassis, power, and optional fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3‑pin OPT_FAN1~5)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

 

CPU_FAN

CPU_FAN PWR_FAN

 

PWR_FAN

PWM IN PWR GND

GND Rotation

 

 

FAN

+12V

 

 

FAN FAN

 

 

 

CPU

 

 

CHA_FAN1

CPU CPU

OPT_FAN3

 

OPT_FAN2

OPT_FAN2

 

 

 

 

OPT_FAN1

Rotation

 

 

OPT_FAN3

+12V

+12V GND

STRIKER EXTREME

GND

 

OPT_FAN5

OPT_FAN1

 

Rotation

 

OPT_FAN4

 

 

 

 

Rotation

 

 

 

+12V

 

STRIKER EXTREME Fan connectors GND

 

CHA_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

OPT_FAN4

GND +12V Rotation

OPT_FAN5

GND +12V Rotation

•Only the CHA_FAN1 and OPT_FAN 1~3 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature.

•If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1 or OPT_FAN2 for better themal environment.

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