Asus ROG Maximus XI Gene Manual page 38

9. Fan and pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin FS_FAN1-2;
CHA_FAN; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+)
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.
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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 to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device.
Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the W_PUMP+1 connector.
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