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Central Processing Unit (CPU), Installing the CPU - amd ryzen

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. 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 pins and damaging the CPU! Installing the CPU 1 2 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AMD AM4 socket designed for AMD
Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket. 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 pins 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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4