Internal Connectors - Asus M5A88-M EVO User Manual

1.10.2

Internal connectors

1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN; 3-pin
PWR_FAN)
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.
M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO fan connectors
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.
2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port module is purchased separately.
M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO Serial port (COM1) connector
ASUS M5A88-M EVO
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
CHA_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
COM1
PIN 1
1-27