Chapter 1 – Asus ROG Strix B550-A Gaming AM4 ATX Motherboard User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.

CPU socket

The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for 3

rd

Gen AMD Ryzen™

Processors.

SOCKET AM4

The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for

the AM4 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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