Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus CROSSHAIR VI HERO User Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD
A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to 8-core.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. 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 connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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