Securing The Motherboard Into A System Case; Connecting Cables - EVGA X58 SLI3 User Manual

Securing the Motherboard into a System Case

Most system cases have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the
motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there
are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is
recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.
In most cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of
nine (9) spacers and screws.
Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand off /spacers located inside the
1.
chassis.
Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
2.
Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
3.
Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the
4.
fan assembly instruction.
Secure the motherboard with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws.
5.

Connecting Cables

This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard.
This will include:
Power Connections


24-pin ATX power (

8-pin ATX 12V power (
Internal Headers


Front panel

IEEE 1394a

USB Headers

Audio
SATA II

SATA 3

Chassis Fans

)
PW1
)
PW12