Installing The Cpu - ASROCK EPC612D8TA User Manual

2.3 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 2011-3-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
CAUTION:
Please note that C612 platform is only compatible with the LGA 2011-3 socket, which is
incompatible with the LGA 2011 socket.
his motherboard only supports the DDR3 compatible CPU (E5-2669 v3, E5-2649 v3, E5-
2629 v3). You cannot power on the system if you use a DDR4 compatible CPU.
Socket Type: Narrow ILM Socket
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