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Asus A8V-VM User Manual

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ASUS A8V-VM

A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector

A8V-VM

R

GND

Rotation +12V

CPU_FAN

. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention

bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes

that the retention bracket is in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to

secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan

cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the

retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the

retention bracket in place.

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Do not forget to connect the

CPU fan connector! Hardware

monitoring errors can

occur if you fail to plug this

connector.