MSI Z77A-G45 GAMING series User Manual page 37

CPUFAN,SYSFAN1~4: Fan Power Connectors
The fan power connectors support system coolng fans wth +12V. If the motherboard
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 motherboard and
wll nstead connect to the power supply drectly. A system fan can be plugged nto any
avalable system fan connector.
Important
Please refer to your processor's offical webste or consult your vendor to find
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recommended CPU coolng fans.
• The CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 connectors support Smart Fan Control wth
lner 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 motherboard 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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CPUFAN
SYSFAN1/
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN3/
SYSFAN4
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