Asus A85XMA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
1.8.2 Internal connectors
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 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.
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
Only the CPU_FAN connector support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
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.
A85XM-A
A85XM-A Fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
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