Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a SocketTR4 designed for the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
processors.
STRIX X399-E GAMING
ROG STRIX X399-E GAMING CPU SocketTR4
The SocketTR4 has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the
SocketTR4 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!
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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