2 central processing unit (cpu), Central processing unit (cpu) -4, Chapter 2 – Asus M5A99X EVO User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

2.2.2

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM3+/AM3 socket designed for AMD

FX™-Series /

Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.

The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD
Opteron processor. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ 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.