2-2 Motherboard Installation
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the mother- board 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. Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage to these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.
Tools Needed
1. Phillips Screwdriver
2. Pan head #6 screws
Installation Instructions
1. Install the IO shield into the chassis.
2. Locate the mounting holes on the mother- board. Refer to the layout above for mount- ing hole locations.
3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.
5.Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damage to mother- board components.
Warning: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not apply any force greater than 8 lb/sq.in (8 lbs. per square inch) when installing a screw into a mounting hole.
6.Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its matching mounting hole on the chassis, using a Phillips screwdriver.
7.Repeat Step 4 to insert #6 screws to all mounting holes.
8.Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed on the chassis.
