Asus ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI AM5 ATX Motherboard - Manual (Page 18)

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Chapter 1
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with an AM5 socket designed for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series
Desktop Processors.
SOCKET AM5
• The AM5 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed
for the AM5 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.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the
cap on the AM5 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the
PnP cap.