Computer Hardware User Manual

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X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User's Manual
2-3 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
Philips Screwdriver•
(9) Pan head #6 screws•
Installation Instructions
Install the I/O shield in your chassis. This 1.
is provided with your motherboard.
Locate the mounting holes on the mother-2.
board. Refer to the layout on the right for
mounting hole locations.
Place Standoffs on the chassis as 3.
needed.
Place the motherboard inside the chassis. 4.
Locate the matching mounting holes on 5.
the chassis. Align the mounting holes on
the motherboard against the mounting
holes on the chassis.
Insert a Pan head #6 screw into a mount-6.
ing hole on the motherboard and its
matching mounting hole on the chassis,
using a Philips screwdriver.
Repeat Step 6 until all mounting holes 7.
are secured.
Location of Mounting Holes