Installation kit for ASUS ROG Z690-A with bent pin included.
Installation kit for ASUS ROG Z690-A with bent pin included.
You can consider these options. Since you haven’t installed the CPU yet and the motherboard is brand new, it’s best to wait before attempting a boot. If you still want to proceed, contacting the manufacturer’s support or an authorized service center would be wise. The images you shared will help them diagnose the issue more accurately.
Probably just a slight twist in the pin, I've noticed this before on boards with bent pins—it usually works fine because it seems like a minor bend.