2.USB 2.0 connectors
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
USB1314 | USB1112 | USB910 |
USB+5V USB_P14- USB_P14+ GND NC | USB+5V USB_P12- USB_P12+ GND NC | USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC |
M5A97 LE R2.0
PIN 1 | USB+5V | USB P13- | USB P13+ GND | PIN 1 |
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M5A97 LE R2.0 USB2.0 connectors
USB+5V USB_P11- USB_P11+ GND
PIN 1 | USB+5V USB P9- USB P9+ | GND |
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
3.CPU and chassis fan connectors
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.
CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN3
CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND | CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND | CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND |
| CHA_FAN1 |
| GND |
| CHA FAN PWR |
M5A97 LE R2.0 | CHA FAN IN |
| CHA FAN PWM |
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M5A97 LE R2.0 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 1A (12 W) fan power.
•Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
•If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment.
Chapter 1: Product introduction