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ASUS M5A88-M 2-27
Chapter 2
6. 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.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
7. 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.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow 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 the CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
• Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
M5A88-M
M5A88-M Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM
M5A88-M
M5A88-M fan connectors
Rotation
+12V
GND