Asus P3-PE5 User Guide - Page 22

Fan Connectors

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2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models! To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. 2. Drive four screws into the fan holes to secure the fan to the motherboard. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable. Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.4.3
Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly
to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models!
Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Fan Connectors
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PW
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PW
To install the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly:
1.
Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU.
2.
Drive four screws into the fan
holes to secure the fan to the
motherboard.
3.
Connect the CPU fan cable.