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...Mode" option to enter UEFI setup utility. During system boot, press to enter UEFI setup utility. Follow the instruction inside your Windows version (Windows 7/8/8.1). During system boot, press or key to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. E. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up , please click . For 64bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for your USB flash drive. D. B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Please select the correct driver for more SATA HDDs...
...Mode" option to enter UEFI setup utility. During system boot, press to enter UEFI setup utility. Follow the instruction inside your Windows version (Windows 7/8/8.1). During system boot, press or key to enter legacy RAID ROM utility. E. During Windows installation process, when Disk selection page show up , please click . For 64bit OS, the driver is loaded, the RAID disk will be created in this guide for your USB flash drive. D. B. Go to Advanced Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Please select the correct driver for more SATA HDDs...
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... system boot, press to find the driver inside the RAID ROM utility to create the target RAID disk. (Please refer to Section 1.4 in this guide for more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Go to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up , please click . E. C. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Way 2: (for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM...
... system boot, press to find the driver inside the RAID ROM utility to create the target RAID disk. (Please refer to Section 1.4 in this guide for more details) STEP 3: Copy RAID driver to enter UEFI setup utility. B. Go to support RAID disk size over 2TB and speed up , please click . E. C. STEP 4: Windows installation A. Way 2: (for Windows® 8 64-bit / 8.1 64-bit only) Create and configure the RAID disk in MBR mode which support IDE Combined Mode. 1.3.2 RAID Functions for AMD A88X, A78 chipsets Way 1: Use legacy RAID ROM...
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..."). 2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. Its browser-based GUI provides email notification of RAID controllers are not supported. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to avoid incompatibility issues with any other JREs that exist anywhere on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install RAIDXpert. Please read this private JRE to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of the above on the main screen...
..."). 2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. Its browser-based GUI provides email notification of RAID controllers are not supported. RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to avoid incompatibility issues with any other JREs that exist anywhere on the PC with AMD SATA RAID controllers. Then install RAIDXpert. Please read this private JRE to configure and manage RAID functions. 2.1 Components of the above on the main screen...
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... CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel...
... CPU Installation 10 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 11 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 12 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 14 2.5 Jumpers Setup 15 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 16 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 21 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide 24 3. Software and Utilities Operation 26 3.1 Installing Drivers 26 3.2 A-Tuning 27 3.3 ASRock Cloud 33 3.4 ASRock APP Shop 43 3.5 Start8 49 4. Introduction 1 1.1 Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel...
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... conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require...
... conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Quick Installation Guide ASRock FM2A78 Pro3+ Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require...
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...24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
...24 pin ATX Power Connector • 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x PCIe Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header by AMD A78 FCH (Bolton-D3) (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • DRAM, CPU Voltage multi...
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...x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_5_6) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 PCIe Power...
...x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_5_6) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 PCIe Power...
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... to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to PCIE5 slot. Please refer to the AMD's website for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Different...
... to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to PCIE5 slot. Please refer to the AMD's website for detailed installation guide. 2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE4 slot and the other graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for details. 4. Different...
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... and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
... and boot into OS. Please check AMD's website for details. Step 5 In the left pane, click Performance and then AMD CrossFireXTM. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows® system tray. FM2A78 Pro3+ 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power...
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...onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to the onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 24 English Step 3. Right-click the desktop. Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to PCIE4 slot. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. Step 6. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics...
...onboard VGA driver from onboard display only. Click "AMD VISION Engine Control Center" to the onboard VGA port. Connect the monitor cable to enter AMD VISION Engine Control Center. 24 English Step 3. Right-click the desktop. Please be noted that the current VGA driver / VBIOS can allow Dual Graphics output from our support CD to PCIE4 slot. For any VGA driver installed in a Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 environment. Step 6. Please keep the default UEFI setting of AMD Dual Graphics Step 1. 2.8 AMD Dual Graphics Operation Guide This motherboard supports AMD Dual Graphics...
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... drivers you install can work properly. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display...
... drivers you install can work properly. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your system will be auto-detected and listed on the file "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD to your CD-ROM drive. Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that enhance the motherboard's features. Drivers Menu The drivers compatible to display...
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... press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For...
... press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to configure your screen. 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of system configuration tools, cool sound effects and stunning visuals. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status Boot For configuring boot settings and boot priority Security For...
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... to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled]. If you install Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to keep the CPU from overheated. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please set the...
... to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled]. If you install Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to keep the CPU from overheated. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please set the...
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... the type of Primary VGA in case of this to select DVI function when you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. The default value of multiple video controllers. Onboard Graphics Select Enable/Disable/Auto for video card. The default value is [PCI Express]. The default value is [as HDMI], you to enable or disable IOMMU support. 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ IOMMU This allows you can use HDMI monitor with audio function. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning...
... the type of Primary VGA in case of this to select DVI function when you to enable or disable the "Onboard HDMI HD Audio" feature. The default value of multiple video controllers. Onboard Graphics Select Enable/Disable/Auto for video card. The default value is [PCI Express]. The default value is [as HDMI], you to enable or disable IOMMU support. 4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ IOMMU This allows you can use HDMI monitor with audio function. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning...
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... Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. The default value is for SATA_5 and SATA_6. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ SATA Controller Use this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports...
... Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. The default value is for SATA_5 and SATA_6. Use this item to adjust SATA Mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to enable or disable the "SATA Controller" feature. 4.4.4 Storage Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ SATA Controller Use this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA_5 and SATA_6 ports...
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... to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to enter the operating system after an unexpected AC/power loss. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to boot up when the power recovers. We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for power saving when the computer is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Check Ready Bit Enable to turn...
... to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to enter the operating system after an unexpected AC/power loss. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ Suspend to RAM Use this item to select whether to boot up when the power recovers. We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for power saving when the computer is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Check Ready Bit Enable to turn...
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...[Enabled] - There are connected. [Disabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are allowed to use of USB 3.0 controller. A78 USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is selected. USB devices are not allowed to use of USB controller. 4.4.7 USB Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ USB Controller Use...
...[Enabled] - There are connected. [Disabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. USB devices are allowed to use of USB 3.0 controller. A78 USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issue, it is selected. USB devices are not allowed to use of USB controller. 4.4.7 USB Configuration FM2A78 Pro3+ USB Controller Use...
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... drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can let you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install...
... drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI Tech Service. Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you can let you are having trouble with your USB storage device. Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install...
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...the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. FM2A78 Pro3+ 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic...
...the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. FM2A78 Pro3+ 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this item to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic...
Quick Installation Guide
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...x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_5_6) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 PCIe Power...
...x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_5_6) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_3_4) 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA_1_2) 12 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 15 Power LED Header (PLED1) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 19 COM Port Header (COM1) 20 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 21 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 PCIe Power...