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1.7.2 Internal connectors
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-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.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
• The CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
A55BM-A/USB3
A55BM-A/USB3 Fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN
9. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to
output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.
10. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
11. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.