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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's 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 attach-
ment points to install mounting studs and then fix the mainboard. If
there are not enough matching holes, then make sure to install at
least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attachment of the main-
board.
