4. CPU, Chassi s, and Power Fan connectors (4-pi n CPU_FAN, 3-pi n CH A_FAN1)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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.

Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function.

M2N-MX

M2N-MX CPU Fan Connector

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

5. Di gi tal audi o connector (4-1 pi n SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

M2N-MX

M2N-MX Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_O

ASUS M2N-MX

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