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M5A97 R2.0
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
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.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1/2/3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert
feature.
• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable
to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment.
1.2.9 Internal connectors
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.
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 Fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN2
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN3
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately!
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 TPM Connector
PIN 1
TPM
SB_SUS_STAT
GND
+3VSB
SMBSCL
LAD0
+3V
LAD3
PCIRST#
FRAME
PCICLK
RESET
GPIO
SERIRQ
SMBSDA
GND
LAD1
LAD2
PWROWN
GND