DG45FC Datasheet, PDF (57/88 Pages) Intel Corporation – Technical Product Specification

Technical Reference
2.5.2 Fan Header Current Capability
CAUTION
The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan
header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard
component damage that will halt fan operation.
Table 28 lists the current capability of the fan headers.
Table 28. Fan Header Current Capability
Fan Header
Maximum Available Current
Processor fan
Chassis fan
2.0 A
1.5 A
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