GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY X570S AORUS MASTER User Manual

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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
• SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket
AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes
CPU Pin One
Completely lift up the CPU
socket locking lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up,
or damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY X570S AORUS MASTER Specifications

General

Brand	GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY
Model	X570S AORUS MASTER
Category	Motherboard
Language	English