1.7.2
Internal connectors
1.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
2.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT
place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
•
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
•
Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS FAN Xpert 2+ feature.
H97M-E
H97M-E Serial port (COM) connector
PIN 1
COM
DCD TXD GND RTS
RI
RXD DTR DSR CTS
CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
CHA_FAN2
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
H97M-E
H97M-E Fan connectors
ASUS H97M-E
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