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... SafeSlot (supports x8) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage USB AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU* * Supports CPU up to 8 cores * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM...
... SafeSlot (supports x8) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max. ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage USB AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU* * Supports CPU up to 8 cores * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM...
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The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.
The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.