Asus M5A88-M - Manual (Page 23)

ASUS M5A88-M 2-5
Chapter 2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD ® FX™ / Phenom™ II /
Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 series processors.
The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. 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 pins and damaging the CPU!
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Right
M5A88-M
M5A88-M CPU socket AM3+
Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up
to a 90º angle. Otherwise, the CPU will
not fit in completely.
2. Press the lever sideways to unlock the
socket, then lift it up to a 90º angle.
Socket lever