Central Processing Unit (Cpu); Installing The Cpu - Asus Pro WS X570-ACE Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD AM4
Socket for 3 and 2 Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2
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with Radeon™ Vega Graphics 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 CPU and damaging the CPU.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

Installing the CPU

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
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