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ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING
1-15
Chapter 1
7. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, M.2, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin
CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin M.2_FAN; 5-pin EXT_FAN;
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!
• Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
AIO_PUMP
E
AIO PUMP
PWM
AIO PUMP
IN
AIO PUMP
PWR GND
CPU_FAN
A
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN2
D
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CPU_OPT
C
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
GND
Control2 Control1 Sense2 Sense1
EXT_FAN
F
CHA_FAN1
B
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
M.2_FAN
G
M.2 PWM
M.2 IN
M.2 PWR
GND
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ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING Fan connectors
• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
• The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources.
• Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP connector.