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C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n

2.2

Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

To optimize its features, we highly recommend that you use an S S I E E B

S S I E E B

3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s

3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s with this 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.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing
the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components!

P l a c e t h i s s i d e t o w a r d s

P l a c e t h i s s i d e t o w a r d s
t h e r e a r o f t h e c h a s s i s

t h e r e a r o f t h e c h a s s i s

The motherboard has a total of 11 holes. Drive screws only into the nine
holes indicated by circles in the above drawing to prevent damage to the
motherboard.