Pre-Installation Precautions; Screw Holes - ASROCK Z77 Extreme6 User Manual

2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.

2.1 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing
the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to
you and damages to motherboard components.
2. In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard's
components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet.
Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety
grounded object before you handle the components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded
anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
5. When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis,
please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.

2.2 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
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