Asus M3A78-CM User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM2+ / AM2 socket designed for AMD

AM2+ / AM2

Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processor.

The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD

Opteron™ processor. Use a CPU that is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

2. Press the lever sideways to unlock

the socket, then lift it up to a 90°-

100° angle.

Socket lever

Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU will not t in

completely.

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