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Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
1. You may find that there are a lot of different mounting hole positions
both on your computer chassis and on the mainboard. To choose correct
mounting holes, the key point is to keep the back-panel of the mainboard
in a close fit with your system case, as shown below.
2. After deciding on the proper mounting holes, position the studs between
the frame of the chassis and the mainboard. The studs are used to fix the
mainboard and to keep a certain distance between the system chassis and
the mainboard, in order to avoid any electrical shorts between the board
and the metal frame of the chassis. (If your computer case is already equipped
with mounting studs, you will need to tighten screws to attach the mainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachment points to install mounting studs and then fix the
mainboard. If there aren't enough matching holes, then make
sure to install at least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attach-
ment of the mainboard.
