User`s manual

Chapter 2: Installation
2-5
2-3 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis
Allmotherboardshavestandardmountingholes totdifferent typesofchassis.
Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard
and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal
mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground
the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are
screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the
motherboard tray.
Note: some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take all
necessary precautionary measures to prevent damage done to these components
when installing the motherboard into the chassis.
Unplug the power cord from the 1.
power supply.
Disconnect the heatsink fan wires 2.
from the CPU fan header.
Useyourngertipstogentlypress3.
on the fastener cap and turn it
counterclockwise to make a 1/4
(90
0
) turn, and then pull the fastener
upward to loosen it.
Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasten-4.
ers from the mounting holes.
With all fasteners loosened, remove 5.
the heatsink from the CPU.
Heatsink Removal
Caution: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please
do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during
motherboard installation.