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Central Processing Unit (CPU), Installing the CPU

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Installing the CPU 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 71 17 8 2 28 9 3 39 10 4 140 11 5 11 12 5 6 12 6 173 173 184 184 195 195 180 180 11 11 12 12 13 13 Apply the Thermal heatsink and fan if Interface Material necessary. to 1th4e CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the 14 15 15 8 1-8 8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop
Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the
AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
Installing the CPU
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
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