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3.2
INSTALLING THE MAINBOARD
Before starting, check the location of the mounting holes in the case and on the
mainboard.
Caution:
Install the mainboard as follows:
1.
Review the section on static electricity precautions at the beginning of
this manual.
2.
Place the case on an anti-static mat and remove the cover. Remove the
nylon stand-offs and screws for mounting the mainboard.
3.
Put the front of the case to the right and the rear to the left. The
mainboard occupies the section of the case nearest the user; the power
supply goes on the far side.
4.
Align the mounting holes on the case to the mounting holes on the
mainboard. Make sure to access the keyboard connector once the board
is installed.
5.
From the bottom of the mainboard, insert stand-offs into the proper
holes on the board, and attach the mounting screws to the bottom of the
case.
Note:
Some cases do not use stand-offs and mounting screws; in this case
user can fasten the mainboard into the case with regular screws.
6.
Place the mainboard into the case and fasten the board securely with
regular screws.
Static electricity can damage the mainboard.
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