17
Installing the Mainboard in a Case
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case,
which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the
mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws.
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 illustration
shows a mainboard
installed in a
standard desktop
case.
Note:
Do not
overtighten the
screws as this can
stress the
mainboard.
Power
Supply Unit
Drive
Cage
Expansion
Slots
I/O
Template
This illustration
shows a mainboard
installed in a tower-
type case.
Power Supply Unit
Drive
Cage
Expansion
Slots
I/O
Template