Internal Connectors - Asus A88X-PLUS User Manual

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Internal connectors

1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_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.
A88X-PLUS
A88X-PLUS 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.
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2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
A88X-PLUS
A88X-PLUS Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and CHA Fan2 support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.
SPDIF_OUT
CPU_FAN
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