Central Processing Unit (Cpu) - Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI Manual

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM5 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™
7000 Series Desktop Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Installing the CPU
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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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