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Fatal1ty X299 Professional Gaming i9 XE Series
2.1 Installing the CPU
CAUTION:
Please note that X299 platform is only compatible with the LGA 2066 socket , which is
incompatible with the LGA 2011-3 socket (for X99 platform).
1. Before you insert the
2066
-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
PnP cap
is on the
socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU
will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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