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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for AMD
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Ryzen™ / 7th Generation
A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to 8-core.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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!
