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ASUS GRYPHON Z87
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Chapter 1
5. CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_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.
• 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!
• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• The CPU_FAN connector, ASST_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors supportASST_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support and CHA_FAN connectors support
Thermal Radar 2.
• To fully use the fan control function, ensure that you connect only an assistant fan to
the ASST_FAN connector.
The assistant fan for the ASST_FAN connector is bundled with the Gryphon Armor Kit, that
is purchased separately.