3.HARDWARE SETUP

3.6.4Smart Thermal Solutions

Two smart solutions to Slot A CPU thermal problems are available from ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-K7FANand the ASUS P2T-

Cable.ASUS S-K7FAN

The optional ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-K7FAN is a CPU fan for a processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (SECC). Unlike other CPU thermal solu- tions, the ASUS S-K7FAN has an integrated thermal sensor located near the center of the CPU heat source. The sensor is optimized to give the most accurate reading of the CPU temperature, thus provides the best protection to your computer system.

To Use the ASUS S-K7FAN

Thermal Cable

CPU Fan Cable

(2 black wires)

(3 colored wires)

SETUP H/W .3 CPU

See 2. Attach the Heatsink on the preceding page for the relevant procedures. Note that the S-K7FAN comes with a rock arm design for easy FAN/CPU installation.

ASUS P2T-Cable

The optional ASUS P2T-Cable can be used for a processor packaged in an SECC2/SECC/SEPP.

NOTE: The ASUS P2T-Cable can only be used in a Slot A motherboard with a 2-pin thermal sensor connector.

To Use the ASUS P2T-Cable

Sensor

Sensor Connector Plug

NOTE: The following procedures assume that you have properly attached a heatsink onto an SECC2/SECC/SEPP.

1.Simply peel off the tab from the sensor and then stick the sensor near the middle edge of the boxed processor heatsink with fan, as indicated.

Tab

Sensor

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