Motherboard installation – IBM Motherboard DJ800 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Motherboard Installation

This section explains the basic requirements for installing the

motherboard in a system housing or “chassis”. Since housing designs vary

widely, you will need to consult the housing documentation for specific

information.

To install the motherboard in a system housing, you will need to do the

following:

¡ Install a rear panel I/O shield
¡ Attach the board to the housing
¡ Connect leads from the housing’s front panel
¡ Connect other internal system components.

Motherboard Installation Procedure

The motherboard requires installing the supplied CPU Backplates to

mount the heat sink retention mechanisms. Refer to the CPU Installation

section in this chapter for details.

If the housing you are using normally stands vertically, place the open

housing on its side before you start.

To install the motherboard, please follow the steps below.

1. Review any instructions that came with the system housing and pre-

pare the necessary mounting hardware that came with it.

2. Identify the mounting holes on the motherboard and confirm that the

housing has standoffs that match them.

3. Install the rear panel I/O shield in the housing’s I/O panel opening.

4. Place the motherboard in the housing and align the mounting holes

to the standoffs of the housing’s motherboard mounting plate. Make

sure all of the rear I/O ports are properly aligned with the openings

of the I/O panel.

5. Secure the motherboard to the housing by inserting mounting screws

in all the holes.

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