Cpu_Fan1, Pump_Fan1, Sys_Fan1~6: Fan Connectors - MSI MAG B460 TOMAHAWK Quick Start Manual

CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~6: Fan Connectors

Fan connectors can be classified as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Mode or DC Mode.
PWM Mode fan connectors provide constant 12V output and adjust fan speed with
speed control signal. DC Mode fan connectors control fan speed by changing voltage.
You can follow the instruction below to adjust the fan connector to PWM or DC Mode
manually.
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN5
Switching fan mode and adjusting fan speed
You can switch between PWM mode and DC mode and adjust fan speed in BIOS >
HARDWARE MONITOR.
Select PWM mode or DC mode
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Important
Make sure fans are working properly after switching the PWM/ DC mode.
Pin definition of fan connectors
1
1 Ground
3 Sense
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PUMP_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
Connector
CPU_FAN1
PUMP_FAN1
SYS_FAN1~6
SYS_FAN6
There are gradient points of the fan speed that allow you to adjust
fan speed in relation to CPU temperature.
PWM Mode pin definition
2 +12V
4 Speed Control Signal
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Default fan Max.
mode current
PWM mode 2A
PWM mode 3A
DC mode 2A
1
DC Mode pin definition
1 Ground 2
3 Sense 4
Overview of Components
Max.
power
24W
36W
24W
Voltage Control
NC
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