SC512 Chassis Manual
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Figure 5-6: Installing the Motherboard
Standoffs
Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and
the chassis surface. The SC512 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations
used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head
screws included in the SC512 accessories packaging.
Installing the Motherboard
Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar
1.
with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connec-
tions.
Open the chassis cover.
2.
Align the motherboard with the chassis standoffs and carefully, place the
3.
motherboard in the chassis. Make sure rear ports line up with the I/O shield.
Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the ten rounded, Phillips head
4.
screws supplied with the accessories kit.
Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as
5.
described in the motherboard documentation. Do not exceed eight pounds of
torque when tightening down the motherboard.
Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front
6.
panel, and power supply, as needed.
Flat head
M4 x 4 mm
[0.157]
RAIL
Round head
M4 x 4 mm
[0.157]
Flat head
M5 x 12 mm [0.472]
Washer for M5
DVD-ROM CD-ROM FLOPPY DRIVE
Flat head
6-32 x 5 mm
[0.197]
Pan head
6-32 x 5 mm
[0.197]
Round head
3 x 5 mm
[0.197]
Pan head
6-32 x 5 mm
[0.197]
M/B
Flat head
6-32 x 5 mm
[0.197]
HARD DRIVE
Thumb screw
6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
M/B standoff
6-32 to 6-32
M/B STANDOFF
M/B (CPU) standoff
M5 to 6-32
Round head
2.6 x 5 mm
[0.197]
