4. CPU, Power and Chassi s fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pi n PWR_FAN (opti onal ), 3-pi n CH A_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of 1A~7A (84W 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.

P5L-MX

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

CHA_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

P5L-MX Fan Connectors5. Di gi tal Audi o connector (4-1 pi n SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

P5L-MX

+5V SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_OUT

P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

ASUS P5L-MX

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