Motherboard Installation; Tools Needed; Location Of Mounting Holes - Supermicro X8QB6-F User Manual

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Motherboard Installation

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis.
Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and
chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas-
teners, 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.

Tools Needed

•
Philips Screwdriver
•
Pan head screws (12 pieces)
•
Standoffs (12 pieces, if needed)

Location of Mounting Holes

There are nine (9) mounting holes on this motherboard indicated by the arrows.
Caution: 1) 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. 2) Some components are very close to the
mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage
to these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.
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Chapter 3: Installation