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Do you have to use the asus cpu tool or can i just install the cpu without it

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Do you have to use the asus cpu tool or can i just install the cpu without it

I don't think you need any software while installing CPU, I'm like 99.99999% sure about that..

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Do you have to use the asus cpu tool or can i just install the cpu without it

What is this "CPU Tool" you speak of? If you are referring to the Chipset drivers for your board, then yes, they should be installed.

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What is this "CPU Tool" you speak of? If you are referring to the Chipset drivers for your board, then yes, they should be installed.

No the z170 motherboards by asus come with a tool to install the cpu

Here is a video

http://youtu.be/uFlBPyQbJZw

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No the z170 motherboards by asus come with a tool to install the cpu

Here is a video

http://youtu.be/uFlBPyQbJZw

No, you don't need the tool. Just be careful and don't force anything.

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