Asus PRIME B650M-F Users Manual English - Page 18

CPU installation, Product Introduction

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1.3 CPU installation Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • 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. Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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1.3
CPU installation
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install
the cooling system, if necessary.