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Chapter 2: Hardware information
12) CPU Fan Connector (3 pin CPU_FAN)
Three fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less.
Orient the fans so that airflow flows across the onboard heat sinks instead of
expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug vary depending on the type
employed. Connect the fan cable to the connector, ensuring that the black
wire matches the ground pin. (Use the “Rotation” signal only with a specially
designed fan with a rotation signal. You can monitor the Rotations Per Minute
(RPM) using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE).
A7N266-VM
®
A7N266-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power
CPU_FAN
GND
Rotation
+12V
A7N266-VM
®
A7N266-VM Audio Panel Connector
AAPANEL1
LineOut_RL
MIC
LineOut_FR
LineOut_FL
NC
MICPWR
NC
AGND
LineOut_RR
13) ASUS Front Panel Audio Connector (10 pin AAPANEL)
This connector supports an optional front audio panel. Attach the Front Panel
audio cable to the AAPANEL connector for audio control.
WARNING! Make sure to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Lack of sufficient airflow within the system could cause damage to the
motherboard. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over
these connectors!