Gigabyte B650M C User Manual

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C. Installing the CPU Cooler
Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the
CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)
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Apply an even and thin layer of thermal
grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
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Finally, attach the power connector of
the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header
(CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
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CPU_FAN
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Type B
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* When using a Type B CPU cooler, it is not
recommended to fasten each screw down all the
way in one step. Follow order 1-2-3-4, fasten screw
clockwise 1 rotation per step. Repeat steps 1-2-3-4
till all screws are fastened.
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Type A
Type A:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting
lug on one side of the retention frame. On
the other side, push straight down on the
CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting
lug on the retention frame. Turn the cam
handle from the left side to the right side to
lock into place.
Type B:
First remove the four screws from the CPU
retention frame and remove the CPU reten-
tion frame. Then align the four shoulder
screws on the CPU cooler with the standoffs
from the back plate. Fasten each shoulder
screw in a 1-2-3-4 (x) pattern as shown on
the right.

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)