Asus B760M-CT User manual

Motherboard
Pro B760M-CT
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E21252
First Edition
November 2022
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
Pro B760M-CT specications summary................................................................... vi
Chapter 1： Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... 1-9
1.4 System memory.......................................................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2： BIOS and RAID Support
2.1 BIOS Setup program .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 BIOS menu screen........................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Event Log ...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Exit menu ...................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 RAID congurations..................................................................................... 2-5
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
Warranty................................................................................................................... A-6
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-8
Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-8
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical
outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.
Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information
WARNING
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Swallowing can lead to chemical burns,
perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe
burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.
Seek medical attention immediately.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this user guide.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Pro B760M-CT specications summary
CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®Core™,
Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors*
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel®Turbo Boost Max
Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®B760 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
Optimem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary
depending on the CPU and memory conguration, for more information please refer
to CPU/Memory Support under the Support tab or visit
https://www.asus.com/support/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
2 x DisplayPorts**
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI® port***
* Graphics specications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to
www.intel.com for any updates.
** Support max. 4K@60Hz as specied in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specied in HDMI
®
2.1.
Expansion Slots Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
Intel®B760 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
(continued on the next page)
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x Pro B760M-CT motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
1 x Screw package for M.2 Key E
Documentation 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card
1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel®B760 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet 1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless &
Bluetooth®
M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
USB
Rear USB (Total 4 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Denition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1
Surround Sound audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x DisplayPorts
1 x HDMI®port
1 x VGA port
1 x Intel®1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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Internal I/O
Connectors
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrude header
2 x COM Port headers
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x COM Debug header
1 x LPT header
1 x Mono-out header (with Amp IC)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x SMBUS header
1 x Speaker header
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Special Features
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS EZ DIYS
- Box Headers
Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features
- ASUS Boot Defender
- ASUS Self Recovering BIOS
- ASUS Event Log
- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit*
- Anti-Moisture Coating
- 24/7 Reliability
- Overcurrent Protection
* Please contact the local FAE for the commercial BIOS kit.
TPM 2.0 IC onboard
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)
BIOS 128Mb Flash ROM
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows®11, Windows®10 64 - bit
Form Factor mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
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• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website
for the latest specifications.
• For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your
motherboard, please scan the QR code below:
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Product Introduction
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• The pin denitions in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the
location of the header/jumper/connector.
• For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below:
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.2 Motherboard overview
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
SATA6G_12SATA6G_34
VGA
PCIEX1(G3)_1
PCIEX1(G3)_2
SPEAKER
CHASSIS
CLRTC F_PANEL
COM_DEBUG
USB_1011USB_78
LPT
U32G1_34
U32G1_C9
AAFP
MONO_OUT
SMBUS
ATX_12V
ATX_PWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
BATTERY
PCIEX16(G4)
Super
I/O
DIGI+
VRM
24.4cm(9.6in)
24.4cm(9.6in)
Intel®
B760
DDR5 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin module)
2280
2260
2280 2260 2242
2230
2242
DDR5 DIMM_A2 (64bit,288-pin module)
1st
DDR5 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 288-pin module) DDR5 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
HDMI_DP1
DP2
LAN_USB_56
U32G1_12
128Mb
BIOS
COM1COM2
Ethernet
Audio
Codec
M.2_1(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
4.0 X4 X
M.2_2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA
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M.2(WIFI)
LGA1700
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Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen Intel®Core™ & 12th
Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR5 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5
(Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 graphics card and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network
cards, SCSI cards or other cards that comply with the PCI Express specication.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
5. Power connectors
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The
power supply plugs are designed to t in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a system
with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot
up if the power is inadequate.
6. M.2 slots (Key M)
The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• Intel®13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel®B760 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via SATA cables.
GND FAN PWR FAN IN FAN PWM
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
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8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®Front Panel connector
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®connector allows you to connect a
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®module for an additional USB 3.2 Gen
1 Type-C®port on the front panel. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®
connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen
1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
10. USB 2.0 headers
The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB
2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
11. Chassis Intrusion header
This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this header.
The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this header
when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated
as a chassis intrusion event.
12. Clear CMOS header
The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS,
which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10
seconds.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
NC
NC
CC1
VBUS
RX1-
RX1+
GND
TX1-
TX1+
VBUS
VBUS
TX2+
TX2-
GND
RX2+
RX2-
GND
D-
D+
CC2
USB3+5V
IntA_P3_SSRX-
IntA_P3_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P3_SSTX-
IntA_P3_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P3_D-
IntA_P3_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P4_SSRX-
IntA_P4_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P4_SSTX-
IntA_P4_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P4_D-
IntA_P4_D+
USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
PIN 1
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
CHASSIS
PIN 1
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
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DO NOT short-circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM. Short-circuiting or
placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and short the two
pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button
cell battery.
13. COM Port headers
The COM (Serial) Port headers allow you to connect COM port modules.
Connect the COM port module cable to any of these headers, then install
the module to a slot opening on the system chassis.
The COM port module is purchased separately.
14. COM Debug header
This header allows connection to a COM Debug card.
The COM Debug Card is purchased separately.
15. Front Panel Audio header
This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module
cable to this header.
We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio
module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition
audio capability.
16. LPT header
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as a
printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface
on IBM PC-compatible computers.
17. M.2 slot (Key E)
This slot allows you to install an M.2 (WIFI) module.
The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
COM
PIN 1
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
PIN 1
SOUTC_P80
+3V
GND
GND
O_COM1_TXD1
COM_DEBUG
PORT1L
PORT1R PORT2R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2L
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
O_LPT_XSTB#_R
O_LPT_XPD0_R O_LPT_XPD1_R O_LPT_XPD2_R O_LPT_XPD3_R O_LPT_XPD4_R O_LPT_XPD5_R O_LPT_XPD6_R O_LPT_XPD7_R O_LPT_ACK#_R
O_LPT_BUSY_R
O_LPT_PE_R
O_LPT_SLCT_R
O_LPT_XAFD#_R O_LPT_ERROR#_R O_LPT_XINIT#_R O_LPT_XSLIN#_R GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
LPT
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18. Mono-out header
This internal Mono-out header allows connection to an internal, low power
speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of
driving a speaker load of 3 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms.
19. System Management Bus header
The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to
connect a SMBus device. This connector is generally used for
communication with the system and power management-related
tasks.
20. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
21. 10-1 pin System Panel header
This header supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System Power LED header (+PWR_LED-)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED.
The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to
a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks
when the system is in sleep mode.
• Storage Device Activity LED header (+HDD_LED-)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity
LED. The Storage Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is
read from or written to the storage device or storage device add-on card.
• Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWR_BTN)
The 3-1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button. Press the
power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode
(depending on the operating system settings).
• Reset button header (RESET)
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the
reset button to reboot the system.
R_OUT-
R_OUT+
PIN 1
MONO-OUT
SMBUS
SMBUS_CLK
GND
SMBUS_DATA
PIN 1
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
PIN 1
PWR_BTN
PWR_LED+ PWR_LED- PWR GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
F_PANEL
+PWR_LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET
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1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
1 2
8 10 11
43 5 6 7
9 2
1 2
8 10 11
43 5 6 7
9 2
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Ethernet port
1. PS/2 Mouse (green) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. DisplayPorts. These ports are for DisplayPort-compatible devices.
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect
to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
5. 1Gb Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications.
Intel®1Gb Ethernet port LED indications
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
8. PS/2 keyboard (purple) port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
9. HDMI®port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
10. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
Speed LED
Status Description
OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE 100Mbps connection
GREEN 1Gbps connection
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF No link
ORANGE Linked
BLINKING Data activity
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11. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
To congure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue
(Rear panel) -Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Lime
(Rear panel)
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Pink
(Rear panel) - - Center / Subwoofer
Center /
Subwoofer
Lime
(Front panel) - - - Side Speaker Out
Pink
(Front panel) - - - -
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a LGA1700 socket designed for 13th Gen
Intel®Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. DO NOT
install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on
the LGA1700 socket.
• ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by
the user.
Installing the CPU
Take caution when lifting the load
lever, ensure to hold onto the load
lever when releasing the load
lever. Letting go of the load lever
immediately after releasing it may
cause the load lever to spring
back and cause damage to your
motherboard.
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