Installing The Optional Fans - Asus Maximus Formula - Republic of Gamers Motherboard User Manual

2.3.4

Installing the optional fans

Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler.
Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow
and destabilize the system.
Optional fan on one side fins
1. Position the fan above the pipe
and heatsink assembly.
3. Carefully push down the fan until
it snugly fits the heatsink, then
connect the fan cable.
• Plug the optional fan cables to any of the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN3, and
PWR_FAN connectors on the motherboard.
• Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan
and motherboard components.
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2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of
the heatsink.
4. The photo shows the fan installed
on the motherboard.
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