MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) series User Manual page 37

CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system coolng fans wth +12V. If the manboard has
a System Hardware Montor chpset on-board, you must use a specally desgned fan
wth a speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. Remember to connect
all system fans. Some system fans may not connect to the manboard and wll nstead
connect to the power supply drectly. A system fan can be plugged nto any avalable
system fan connector.
CPUFAN1/ SYSFAN1/
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN3~4
Important
Please refer to your processor's offical webste or consult your vendor to find recom-
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mended CPU coolng fans.
• The CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2 connectors support Smart Fan Control
wth lnear mode. The Control Center II utlty can be nstalled to automatcally control
the fan speeds accordng to the CPU's and system's temperature.
• If there are not enough ports on the manboard to connect all system fans, adapters
are avalable to connect a fan drectly to a power supply.
Before first boot up, ensure that there are no cables mpedng any fan blades.
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