Asus P5B-VM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS P5B-VM 1-35
8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the
fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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. 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!
Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Thermostat
feature.
9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
CHA_FAN
1
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
PWR_FAN
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COM Port Connector
PIN 1
COM1
The COM module is purchased separately.