Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus PRIME X299 Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel
Core™ X-series Processors.
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Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA2066 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA2066 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.
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA2066 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
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