Asus Prime TRX40-Pro Users Manual English - Page 41

Basic Installation, 2.1 Building your PC system, 2.1.1 CPU installation

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Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation The AMD Socket sTRX4 is compatible with 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the Socket sTRX4. 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! Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. Use the bundled Torx screwdriver to remove the load plate screws in sequence 3>2>1, then lift the load plate. B C 1 A 2 3 Load plate D Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on both sides of the rail frame to release the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to its fully open position. Load plate Rail frame External cap PRIME TRX40-PRO 2-1

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PRIME TRX40-PRO
2-1
Basic Installation
2
2.1
Building your PC system
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2.1.1
CPU installation
The AMD Socket sTRX4 is compatible with 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
Desktop Processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the Socket sTRX4. 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!
External cap
Load plate
Rail frame
C
D
1
2
3
A
B
Load plate
Use the bundled Torx screwdriver
to remove the load plate screws in
sequence 3>2>1, then lift the load plate.
Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on
both sides of the rail frame to release
the rail frame, then lift the rail frame to
its fully open position.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.