1.2.9Internal connectors
1.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 R2.0 | CHA FAN IN |
| CHA FAN PWM |
M5A97 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_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment.
2. TPM connector
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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| SB SUS STAT GND +3VSB SMBSCL LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK | ||
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M5A97 R2.0 | RESET GPIO SERIRQ SMBSDA GND LAD1 LAD2 | PWROWN | GND |
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M5A97 R2.0 TPM Connector
The TPM module is purchased separately!
Chapter 1
M5A97 R2.0 |