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2.13 – Mounting the Motherboard
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard
support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold colored. Usually, the chassis
manufacturer will preinstall the support studs in ATX form factor. If you’re not sure which stud
goes where, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis, aligning the screw holes of the
motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs missing, you’ll know right away
since the motherboard will not be able to be securely installed.
Some chasses include plastic studs instead of metal ones. These are also usable, however,
TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws to ensure the motherboard does not get jarred
during shipping or movement.
Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look like and how they
should be installed.
