Installing The Cpu; Installing The Memory - Gigabyte B450M GAMING User Manual

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Installing the CPU

Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
of the CPU may occur.
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
A Small Triangle
One of the Socket
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Installing the Memory

Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
following:
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the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
AM4 Socket
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A Small Triangle
AM4 CPU
Pin One