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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 be
tween 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:
1. 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 attachment of the mainboard.
2. There are two rubber pads attached on the solder-side of the mainboard. It
prevents the mainboard damaged by the improper force while installing
devices such as IDE cable, DIMM modules. You may also move the
rubber pad's position varies with your chassis design.
