MSI Z68A-GD80 (G3) Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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Gettng Started
Mountng Screw Holes
When nstallng the motherboard, first nstall the necessary mountng stands requred
for an ATX motherboard on the mountng plate n your computer case. If there s an I/O
back plate that came wth the computer case, please replace t wth the I/O backplate
that came wth the motherboard package. The I/O backplate should snap easly nto
the computer case wthout the need for any screws. Algn the mountng plate’s mount-
ng stands wth the screw holes on the motherboard and secure the motherboard wth
the screws provded wth your computer case. The locatons of the screw holes on the
motherboard are shown below. For more nformaton, please refer to the manual that
came wth the computer case.
Important
Install the motherboard on a flat surface free from unnecessary debrs.
To prevent damage to the motherboard, any contact between the motherboard cr-
cutry and the computer case, except for the mountng stands, s prohbted.
Please make sure there are no loose metal components on the motherboard or wthn
the computer case that may cause a short crcut of the motherboard.
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Screw holes
The I/O ports should
be facng toward the
rear of the computer
case. They should
lne up wth the holes
on the I/O backplate.