Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus PRIME B650M-A Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

This motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM5 designed for AMD
Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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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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The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed
for the AM5 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!
ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.
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