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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The
mainboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX
system case. Some features on the mainboard are imple-
mented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators
and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case sup-
ports all the features required. The mainboard can support
one floppy diskette drive and four enhanced IDE drives. En-
sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the
drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel.
Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O
ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard.
This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 240 mm.
Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to
install the mainboard.