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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1 
The 4-pin CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and 3-pin SYSFAN1 (system 
fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. CPUFAN1 can support 
three- or four-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to 
the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the 
+12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System 
Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to 
take advantage of the CPU fan control. 
MSI Reminds You... 
Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 
 
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2 
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for 
electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. 
JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity 
Design Guide. 
 
 
 
 
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 
The front panel audio connector allows you to connect 
to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel ® 
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 
 
 
 
MSI Reminds You... 
If you do not want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be 
 jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the 
Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function. 
 
 
 
Front USB Connector: USB1/USB2 
The mainboard provides two standard USB 2.0 pin headers 
USB1&USB2. USB2.0 technology increases data transfer rate 
up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times 
faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed 
USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, 
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. 
 
MSI Reminds You... 
Please note that the pins of VCC & GND must be connected correctly, or it may cause some 
damage