Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for
AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/
3000 Series Desktop Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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!
Installing the CPU
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
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