1-8
1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel
®
Socket LGA1700 for
12
th
Gen Intel
®
Core™, Pentium
®
Gold and Celeron
®
Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
•
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on
the LGA1700 socket.
•
ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.
Installing the CPU
Take caution when lifting the load
lever, ensure to hold onto the load
lever when releasing the load
lever. Letting go of the load lever
immediately after releasing it may
cause the load lever to spring
back and cause damage to your
motherboard.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
