Fan Power Connectors: Cfan1/Sfan1/J7 - MSI MS-6398 Technical Manual

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/J7

The CFAN1 (processor fan), J7 (chipset fan) & SFAN1 (system fan) sup-
port system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When
connecting the wire to the connectors, always take 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 Moni-
tor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor
to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
+12V
GND SENSOR
J7
Note:
1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. Y ou can install the PC Alert
utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed accord-
ing to the actual CPU temperature.
SENSOR
+12V
GND
CFAN1
2-15
Hardware Setup
SENSOR
+12V
GND
S FAN1