Hardware Reference
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Mounting the New Motherboard in the Case
The motherboard attaches to the case with one or more screws and standoffs (spacers). If
you are using a new case, you might have to attach one or more standoffs in the proper
holes before you can install the motherboard. Use the following procedure to install the
new motherboard in the case:
1.
Find the holes in the new motherboard for the standoffs. You should install standoffs
in the chassis wherever there is a matching screw hole in the motherboard. Note that
screw holes typically have a ring of solder (solid or dotted) around them, which acts
as a grounding point. Sometimes boards will have other holes that are not designed
for screws; these will not have the ground pad and should not use a metal standoff or
screw (see
Figure 19.13
).
Figure 19.13
The corner of a typical motherboard. Be sure not to damage the wire traces when attaching
the motherboard to the case.
2.
Screw any standoffs into the new case in the proper positions to align with the screw
holes in the motherboard (see
Figure 19.14
)
.
Figure 19.14
Make sure the standoffs align with the holes in the motherboard. Note that this chassis has a
variety of mounting holes so you can adjust the position of the standoffs to match various motherboard
designs.