3 installing the cpu fan and heatsink assembly, Fan connectors cpu_fan – Asus P3-PE5 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly

to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models!

Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on

the motherboard.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring

errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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Fan Connectors

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

To install the CPU fan and heatsink

assembly:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU.

2. Drive four screws into the fan

holes to secure the fan to the

motherboard.

3. Connect the CPU fan cable.

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