Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for
3 Gen AMD Ryzen
rd TM
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 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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