6.CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W 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!

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN1

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

PWR_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

CHA_FAN1

Rotation +12V GND

P5E

 

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN2

 

 

Rotation

P5E Fan connectors

+12V

GND

• Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, and OPT_FAN1~3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.

•If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN3 for better themal environment.

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