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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 Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AMD SocketTR4 is compatible with AMD SocketTR4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the SocketTR4. 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! Use the bundled Torx screwdriver to remove the load plate screws in sequence 3>2>1, then lift the load plate. B B A 2A 2 3 C C 1 3 D D Load plate 1 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. Remove the external cap. A Rail frame External cap ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING 2-1

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ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING
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
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
The AMD SocketTR4 is compatible with AMD SocketTR4 processors. Ensure you use
a CPU designed for the SocketTR4. 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!
C
D
1
2
3
A
B
Load plate
Rail frame
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.
External cap
Remove the external cap.