-ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the cpu.
-ensure that you install the correct cpu designed for lga1150 only.do not install a cpu designed for lga1150 and lga1156 sockets on the lga1150 socket.
-upon purchase of the motherbord, ensure that the pnp cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. contact your retailer immediately if the pnp cap components. asus will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
-keep the cap after installing the motherboard. asus will process retum merchandise authorization(rma) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the lga1150 socket.
-the product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect cpu installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the pnp cap.