3.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

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.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

CHA_FAN

P8H61/USB3 R2.0

Rotation +12V GND

P8H61/USB3 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 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

P8H61/USB3 R2.0

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

SPDIF_OUT

P8H61/USB3 R2.0 Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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