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Hardware Setup 2-1
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V
standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any
connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components
or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.
2.1. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard
to be securely attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There
are two ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis base:
1. use with studs
2. or use with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach
the board is to use with studs. Only
if you are unable to do this should
you attach the board with spacers.
Line up the holes on the board with
the mounting holes on the chassis. If
the holes line up and there are screw
holes, you can attach the board with
studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers.
Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the
slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been
positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs
or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without
mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.
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