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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin
CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_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.
• 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 a
CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
• 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 (12W) fan power.
• W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device.
• 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 congure 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.
The FAN EXTENSION CARD is purchased separately.