Chapter 3: Board Installation
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3.3 - Mounting the Motherboard
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support
studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are in gold or silver color. Usually, the chassis
manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. Remove the unused or additional studs, which may
scratch the motherboard or cause short-circuit with the components on the bottom side. If you’re
unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align the screw holes
of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs missing, you will know right
away since the motherboard will not be able to be securely installed. Some chassis’ include plastic
studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs
with screws that will fasten the motherboard more securely in place.
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TIP: Use metal studs if possible, as they hold the motherboard into place more
securely than plastic standoffs.
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