Chapter 1, Fan power connectors: cpufan1,sysfan1~4, Important – MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) Manual User Manual

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Chapter 1

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~4

The fan power connectors support system coolng fans wth +12V. When connectng the

wre to the connectors always note that the red wre s postve and should be connected

to the +12V whle the black wre s ground and should always be connected to GND.

If the motherboard has a System Hardware Montor chpset on-board, you must use a

specally desgned fan wth a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

1.Gro

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2.+1

2V

3.Se

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4.Co

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CPUFAN1

1.Gro

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2.+1

2V

3.Se

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SYSFAN1~4

Important

Please refer to your processor’s offical webste or consult your vender to find recom-

mended CPU coolng fans.
The CPUFAN1 connector supports Smart fan control. The Control Center utlty can

be nstalled to automatcally control the CPU fan speeds accordng to the CPU’s

temperature.
Remember to connect all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the

motherboard and wll nstead connect drectly to the power supply drectly.
If there are not enough ports on the motherboard to connect all system fans, adapters

are avalable to connect a fan drectly to a power supply.
A system fan can be plugged nto any avalable system fan connector.
Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables that mght ht any fan blades.


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