ASUS PRIME H410M-E1-71.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200designed for 10th 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 the LGA1200 socket only. DONOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 socketson the LGA1200 socket.• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket andthe socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP capis missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboardcomponents.• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return MerchandiseAuthorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on theLGA1200 socket.• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting fromincorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnPcap.Installing the CPU14Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install theheatsink and fan if necessary.23ABABCD5445