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10.CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)

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.

• 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!

•Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.

A

A CPU_OPT

B
C	CPUFAN PWM	CPU FAN IN	CPUFAN PWR GND
D

BCHA_FAN4 C CPU_FAN

+5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

E D CHA_FAN1 E CHA_FAN3 F CHA_FAN2

Z97-WS	GND	GND
	CHA FAN PWR	CHA FAN PWR
	CHA FAN IN	CHA FAN IN
	+5V	+5V

F

Z97-WS Fan connectors

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

•The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 3 feature.

•The CPU fan connector detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. To configure the CPU fan’s control mode, go to

Advanced Mode > Monitor > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS.

•The chassis fan connectors support DC and PWM modes. To set these fans to DC or

PWM, go to Advanced Mode > Monitor > Chassis Fan 1/4 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS.

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