
ASUS A88XM-E/USB 3.1
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Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
This motherboard comes with a FM2+ socket designed for AMD
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A‑series and Athlon™Series processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the APU.
Ensure that you use an APU designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one
correct orientation. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and
damaging the APU!
Installing the APU
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
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