Asus M3N-HD Specifications download pdf (Page 32)

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU

will not t in completely.

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the

lever sideways, then lift it up to a

90º angle.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with an AM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMDAM2+/AM2 socket designed for AMD socket designed for AMDAMD

Socket

AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors or for SocketPhenom™ FX / Phenom / Athlon™ / Sempron™ processors or for Socket

AM2 Athlon series / Sempron processors.

Socket lever

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

for the AMD Opteron processor. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the

AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU ts 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!

M3N-HD/HDMI

M3N-HD/HDMI CPU SOCKET AM2

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