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Central.processing.unit.(cpu) – Asus Crosshair V Formula/ThunderBolt User Manual

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2.2.3.

Central.Processing.Unit.(CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next

Generation CPU up to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD®

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

Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/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.

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