Asus STRIX Z270G GAMING Manual page 33

8. CPU, CPU optional, water pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;
4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• To install more fans, refer to section 2.1.8 Expansion card installation for details.
• Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the W_PUMP+ connector.
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