MSI P7N SLI-FI - Motherboard - ATX User Manual page 29

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, SYSFAN3
The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. W hen connecting
the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should
be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
CONTROL
SENSOR
+12V
GND
CPUFAN1
Important
1. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor's official website
or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPUFAN1 supports fan control. You can install Dual Core Center utility
that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual
CPU temperature.
3. Fan/heatsink with 3 or 4 pins are both available for CPUFAN1.
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPDIF
This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.
JSPDIF
VCC
SPDIF
GND
GND
+12V
NC
SYSFAN1
S/PDIF Bracket (Optional)
Hardware Setup
NC
+12V
GND
SYSFAN2/3
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