1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor.

Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AM2 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!

1.6.1 I nstalli ng the CPU

To install a CPU.

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

M2N8-VMX CPU Socket M2

2.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket l ever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

ASUS M2N8-VMX

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