User’s Manual

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 CPU installation
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on
the LGA1700 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.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
Install a heatsink or AIO cooler after installing the CPU. Please refer to the Motherboard
Installation Guide on the ASUS support site, or to the user manual of the heatsink/AIO
cooler for steps on installing the heatsink/AIO cooler.
Take caution when lifting the load lever,
ensure to hold onto the load lever when
releasing the load lever. Letting go of the
load lever immediately after releasing it may
cause the load lever to spring back and cause
damage to your motherboard