12 . CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 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!

P5WD2 PREMIUM

 

 

CPU_FAN

 

 

 

CHA_FAN1

PWR IN PWM

 

 

 

 

 

FAN FAN FAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PWR_FAN

GND CPU CPU CPU

 

 

 

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

GND +12V Rotation

 

CHA_FAN2 PWR_FAN

GND

+12V Rotation

GND

+12V Rotation

P5WD2 PREMIUM Fan connectors

Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.

If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment.

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