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4.2.12 Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing
This section explains the basic requirements for installing this mother-
board in a system housing or "chassis". Since housing designs vary
widely, you will need to consult the housing documentation for specific
information. This motherboard can be installed in any housing that sup-
ports the Micro ATX or ATX form factor. To install the motherboard in a
system housing you will need to do the following:
1.
Install the rear I/O panel shield that comes with the motherboard
2.
Attach the board to the housing
3.
Connect leads from the housing's front panel
4.
You can then connect other internal system components as
described later in this chapter.
4.2.13 Motherboard Installation Procedure
This section assumes you are installing the board in a suitable housing.
We also assume you have prepared the board for installation as previously
described in this manual. If the housing you are using normally stands
vertically, place the open housing on it's side before you start installing
the board. Please follow this procedure to install this motherboard:
1.
Review any instructions that came with the system housing and
prepare the necessary mounting hardware that came with it.
2.
Identify the mounting holes on the board and confirm that the hous-
ing has standoffs that match them.
3.
Install the rear I/O panel shield that came with the motherboard in
the housing's I/O panel opening. This should match the ports on the
board.
4.
Insert the board in the housing and align the mounting holes to the
standoffs on the housing's motherboard mounting plate. Make sure
all of the rear I/O ports are properly aligned with the openings in
the I/O panel shield.
5.
Attach the board to the housing by inserting mounting screws in all
the holes and tightening them snugly.
Required Tool:
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