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Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 ...
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 ...
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2 B A A A B B B A 3 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN CPU Hardware monitoring errors 華碩 P5B-VM DO 1-15
2 B A A A B B B A 3 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN CPU Hardware monitoring errors 華碩 P5B-VM DO 1-15
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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] BIOS Disabled] [Enabled]。 IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] ATA/ATAPI 0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]。 2.3.6 System Information) BIOS Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0017 Build Date : 10/24/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz : 2933MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 240MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS BIOS Processor System Memory 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-17
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] BIOS Disabled] [Enabled]。 IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] ATA/ATAPI 0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]。 2.3.6 System Information) BIOS Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0017 Build Date : 10/24/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz : 2933MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 240MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS BIOS Processor System Memory 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-17
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...;JumperFree Configuration) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Tuning [Standard] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to be auto-adjusted. AI Tuning [...Standard] Manual] [Standard]。 AI Tuning Manual CPU Frequency [xxx] 0 PCI CPU Speed BIOS 100 至 400 MHz。 2-18 BIOS 2.4 Advanced menu) Main Advanced Power Jumperfree Configuration...
...;JumperFree Configuration) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Tuning [Standard] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to be auto-adjusted. AI Tuning [...Standard] Manual] [Standard]。 AI Tuning Manual CPU Frequency [xxx] 0 PCI CPU Speed BIOS 100 至 400 MHz。 2-18 BIOS 2.4 Advanced menu) Main Advanced Power Jumperfree Configuration...
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... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 CPU Configuration) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.04 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Frequency : 2.93GHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 ... Hardware Prefetcher: [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] PECI [...
... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 CPU Configuration) Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.04 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Frequency : 2.93GHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 ... Hardware Prefetcher: [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] PECI [...
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Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enabled] [Disabled]。 CPU TM function [Enabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] No-Excution Page Protection Enabled XD 0 Disabled] [Enabled]。 Single Logical Processor Mode: [Disabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Disabled] [Enabled]。 PECI [Disabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-23
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enabled] [Disabled]。 CPU TM function [Enabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] No-Excution Page Protection Enabled XD 0 Disabled] [Enabled]。 Single Logical Processor Mode: [Disabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Disabled] [Enabled]。 PECI [Disabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Disabled] [Enabled]。 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-23
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...5VSB Disabled] [Enabled]。 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor) Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2373RPM] Chasis Fan Speed [N/A] Chasis Fan 2 Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed... [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.288V] 3.3V Voltage [ 2.752V] 5V Voltage [ 4.428V] 12V Voltage [11.352V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile Silent] Automatically optimize BIOS settings to Minimize CPU...
...5VSB Disabled] [Enabled]。 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor) Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2373RPM] Chasis Fan Speed [N/A] Chasis Fan 2 Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed... [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.288V] 3.3V Voltage [ 2.752V] 5V Voltage [ 4.428V] 12V Voltage [11.352V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile Silent] Automatically optimize BIOS settings to Minimize CPU...
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Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] or [N/A] RPM(Rotations Per Minute Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage CPU ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Advanced Q-Fan Control Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent]。 Ultra Silent Intel Core2 2.6 Boot...in the corresponding menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st、2nd、3rd xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]。 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-33 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1...
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] or [N/A] RPM(Rotations Per Minute Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage CPU ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Advanced Q-Fan Control Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent]。 Ultra Silent Intel Core2 2.6 Boot...in the corresponding menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st、2nd、3rd xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]。 華碩 P5B-VM DO 2-33 A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1...
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... Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM DO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14...
... Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM DO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14...
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...10.2 Internal connectors 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 ... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 TPM Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 Chipset 2-24 iv
...10.2 Internal connectors 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 ... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 TPM Configuration 2-21 2.4.4 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.5 Chipset 2-24 iv
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... Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multistreaming and Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter TI® 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5B-VM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775...;e�s�s�o�r Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q965 / ICH8DO with Intel® Active Management Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, ...
... Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multistreaming and Jack-Retasking - ASUS Noise Filter TI® 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5B-VM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775...;e�s�s�o�r Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q965 / ICH8DO with Intel® Active Management Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, ...
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...ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Connector - P5B-VM DO specifications summary USB ASUS Features Other Features Back Panel I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU...Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...
...ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Q-Connector - P5B-VM DO specifications summary USB ASUS Features Other Features Back Panel I /O ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU...Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...
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...100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard,... health while minimizing the impact on the use of ASUS quality motherboards! This is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying ...
...100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard,... health while minimizing the impact on the use of ASUS quality motherboards! This is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying ...
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... components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey to...the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior to overclocking. Update your screen. function. See page 1-41 for...
... components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey to...the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior to overclocking. Update your screen. function. See page 1-41 for...
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.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 11. Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 4. System panel connector (20...
.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 11. Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 4. System panel connector (20...
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...to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA.../transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP...
...to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA.../transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP...
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...left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Lift the ...load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP...
...left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Lift the ...load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP...
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... angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the... CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-13...
... angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the... CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-13...
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...design and requires no tool to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make...and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly ...
...design and requires no tool to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make...and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly ...
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ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.