4.4 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard. See page 19 for the description of rear panel connectors.

1.Front panel USB connector (10-1 pin USB56)

The USB56 header is connected to the USB_2 connector of the front panel I/O daughterboard.

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P4P8T USB Port

NC

GND

USBP2+

USBP2–

USB Power

1 5

USB56

6 10

GND

USBP3+

USBP3–

USB Power

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

The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan and chassis fan. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

CHA_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

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P4P8T Fan Connectors

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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