Mounting The Motherboard Into The Chassis; Tools Needed; Installation Instructions - Supermicro SUPERO X8DTN+ User Manual

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Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis

All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fi t different types of chassis.
Make sure that the locations of all mounting holes for the motherboard and the chas-
sis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners,
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. (See the
layout on the right for mounting hole locations.)
Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take
all necessary precautionary measures to avoid damaging these compo-
nents when installing the motherboard into the chassis.

Tools Needed

1. Phillips Screwdriver
2. Pan head #6 screws

Installation Instructions

1. Install the IO shield into the chassis.
2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard.
Refer to the layout above for mounting hole
locations.
3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the
chassis. Align the mounting holes on the mother-
board against the mounting holes on the chassis.
4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed.
5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damage to mother-
board components.
Warning: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please
do not apply any force greater than 8 lb/sq.in (8 lbs. per square inch) when
installing a screw into a mounting hole.
6. Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mounting hole on the motherboard and its
matching mounting hole on the chassis, using a Phillips screwdriver.
7. Repeat Step 4 to insert #6 screws to all mounting holes.
8. Make sure that the motherboard is securely placed on the chassis.
Locations of Mounting Holes
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