6.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

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.

Z97M-PLUS

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND

CHA_FAN1

PWRFAN INFAN PWMFAN

GNDCHACHACHA

Z97M-PLUS 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!

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

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

•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 1/2 Q-Fan Control items in BIOS.

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