User guide
14 Chapter 1: Quick Start
2. Install the standoffs to the
matched screw holes on the metal
plate.
3. The I/O shield edge springs may
damage the I/O ports. Be cautious
when installing the I/O shield.
4. Position the I/O side of the
motherboard toward the rear
of the chassis and place the
motherboard into the chassis.
5. Insert and loosely tighten each
screw in a diagonal sequence rst.
After all the screws have been
inserted, drive the screws until
they are nger-tight.
• You may remove the metal slot covers for the expansion cards at the back
of the chassis before installing the motherboard. For some chassis models,
it might be difcult to remove the expansion slot cover after the installation.
• DO NOT over‑tighten the screws. Doing so may damage the motherboard.
1.4 Installing the motherboard
1. I/O ports differ with motherboards.
Use and install the rear I/O shield
that comes with the motherboard
package only.
Some sharp edges and points
might cause physical injury. We
recommend you put on cut or
puncture resistant gloves before
motherboard and I/O shield
installation.