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2-3 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the chas- sis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. (See the layout on the right for mounting hole locations.)
Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take all necessary precautionary measures to avoid damaging these compo- nents when installing the motherboard into the chassis.
Tools Needed
• Philips Screwdriver
• (9) Pan head #6 screws
Installation Instructions
1.Install the I/O shield in your chassis. This is provided with your motherboard.
2.Locate the mounting holes on the mother- board. Refer to the layout on the right for mounting hole locations.
3.Place Standoffs on the chassis as needed.
4.Place the motherboard inside the chassis.
5.Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
6.Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mount- ing hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis, using a Philips screwdriver.
7.Repeat Step 6 until all mounting holes are secured.
Location of Mounting Holes
Caution: To avoid d a m a g i n g t h e motherboard and its components, please do
not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation.