Asus AW171 User Manual
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ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide
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5. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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.
SK8N
®
SK8N 12-Volt Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
CHA_FAN1
GND
Rotation
+12V
6. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port
bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the
bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
SK8N
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SK8N Serial COM2 Bracket
PIN 1
COM2
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!