INSTALLATION .III (Connectors)

III.INSTALLATION

15.CPU Cooling Fan Connector (FAN)

This connector supports a CPU cooling fan of 500mAMP (6WATT) or less. Orientate the fan so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan's plug to the board taking into consid- eration the polarity of the this connector.

WARNING: The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used.

These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins.

Fan Stop

+12V

Flow Air

Flow Air

GND

GND

 

 

+12V

Fan Stop

 

 

CPU Fan Power

16.IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (IR)

This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure UART 2 Use Infrared in Chipset Features Setup to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. When IrDA is selected in BIOS, COM2 will be disabled. Use the five pins as shown on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to the pin definitions.

Front View

Back View

+5V

NC

IRRX

GND

IRTX

IRTX +5V

GND NC

IRRX

Infrared Module Connector

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