Thunder i7520 / Thunder i75 20 R Chapter 3: Board Installation
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3.3 – 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 in gold or silver color. Usually,
the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. Remove the unused or additional
studs, which may scratch the motherboard or cause short -circuit with the components on the
bottom side. If you’re unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis
and align the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any
studs missing, you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be securely
installed. Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are
usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten the motherboard
more securely in place.
TIP:
Use metal studs if possible, as they hold the motherboard into place more securely than
plastic standoffs.
