Chapter 2: Components; Upgrading Cpu And Cpu Heatsink - Asus RS720-E7/RS12 Configuration Manual

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Upgrading CPU and CPU heatsink

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the
Intel ® Xeon E5-2600 family processor.
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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless
you are installing a CPU.
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!
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your
finger directly.
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Chapter 2: Components