Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z User Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD
up to 8-core, also compatible with AMD
Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 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!
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socket AM3 for AMD
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Next Generation CPU
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Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/