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SC827 Chassis Manual
5-5 Installing the Motherboard
I/O Shields
Figure 5-11: I/O Shield Placement
Compatible Motherboards
Most Supermicro Twin series motherboards are compatible with the SC827 chassis. For the most
Permanent and Optional Standoffs
Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC827 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC827 accessories packaging.
Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components and/or
To use an optional standoff, you must place a hexagon screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagonal nut (rounded side up).
Depending upon the configuration of the motherboard being used, it is also pos- sible that some of the optional standoffs which are