User's Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a Socket AM4 designed for 3
rd
/2
nd
/1
st
Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2
nd
and 1
st
Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega
Graphics Processors.
• The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed
for the AM4 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.