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2 motherboard overview, 1 placement direction, 2 screw holes – Asus P5K3 Deluxe User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

P5K3 DELUXE

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2.2

Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to

ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage

motherboard components.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

2.2.1

Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the

correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis

as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2

Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard

to the chassis.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis