User’s Manual

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for AMD
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you
use a CPU designed for the AM5 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.
• ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.
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Installing the CPU
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install
the cooling system, if necessary.