Specifications

Attach the front-panel connectors, including

the power and reset switches. Follow the

documentation carefully.

The mounting points in the chassis are

typically threaded brass standoffs.

If you’re using a new case, some of the

standoffs may not be installed, and you’ll

have to add enough to match up with the

mounting holes in the motherboard.

Gently fasten the motherboard to the mount points using the correct screws.

Attach the power connectors. The small

square one is for the CPU; the rectangular one

handles the rest of the board’s power needs.

Attach the front-panel USB port connectors.

Align the DDR memory module so that the

notch at the connector edge lines up with

the key in the socket. Flip out the retainer

clips on the sides of the socket.

Push the DIMM straight down until you see and feel the clips snap into place. Since this

motherboard supports dual-channel memory, we installed a second module.

Installing the Memory

Install the Motherboard

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