MSI Z77A-G45 Thunderbolt series User Manual page 37

CPUFAN,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.
Important
• Please refer to your processor's offical webste or consult your vendor to find
recommended CPU coolng fans.
• The CPUFAN, SYSFAN1~2 connectors support Smart Fan Control wth lner mode.
The Control Center 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.
CPUFAN
SYSFAN1/
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN3/
SYSFAN4
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