Gigabyte B650M C User Manual

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2-3 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. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• 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.
A. Note the CPU Orientation
Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically after you insert the CPU and close the load plate.
Notch
Notch
Triangle Pin One
Marking on the
CPU
AM5 CPU
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
AM5 CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One
Marking of the
CPU Socket
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
http://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw

Gigabyte B650M C Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	AMD B650
Socket	AM5
Memory Type	DDR5
Maximum Memory	128 GB
Memory Slots	4
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Audio	Realtek ALC897
PCIe x1 Slots	1
Storage Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 Slots	2
USB Ports	USB 2.0
Network	2.5GbE LAN
Memory Speed	6400(OC)