MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) Manual - Manual (Page 35)

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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
und
2.+1
2V
3.Se
nsor
4.Co
ntrol
CPUFAN1
1.Gro
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2.+1
2V
3.Se
nsor/
No U
se
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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