Motherboard Installation Guide
Notice: This installation guide describes a general procedure of installing a motherboard into a computer case. The installation procedure may vary with different cases or motherboard types. Please refer to your case and motherboard manuals for detailed instructions.
Before the Installation:
l Please make sure to drain static electricity from your body before touching the memory or any other hardware component. Washing your hands should do the trick.
l Make sure that the system is completely powered off. We recommended disconnecting the power cord from the system.
Note: Please install the CPU and memory onto the motherboard outside the case (see our CPU and memory installation guide for more information) when building a new system.
1. Replace the Rear I/O Panel Shield
Although most cases come with a standard rear I/O panel shield, each motherboard manufacturer can utilize different layouts for its rear I/O connectors. Please use the rear I/O panel shield that comes with the motherboard.
Open your computer case, and remove the original rear I/O panel shield by pressing on each corner from the outside of the case until it pops out. Next, install the shield provided by the motherboard manufacturer. Please make sure to align the shield correctly - generally speaking, the PS/2 keyboard and mouse port openings should be on the power supply end. After that, gently press on each corner of the I/O panel shield from the inside of the case until it snaps into place.
2. Install Motherboard Standoffs
Some cases are shipped with standoffs already installed, others aren’t - you may need to install the standoffs manually.
First, compare your motherboard to the motherboard tray (the surface of the case where the motherboard is secured); a standoff needs to be installed in the motherboard tray for any location that matches a mounting hole on the motherboard. You can start installing the standoffs after accurate comparison.
Notice: Some cases utilize a removable motherboard tray to make it easier to install the motherboard. You should remove the motherboard tray from the case first before the installation. See your case manual for detailed instructions.
3. Mount the Motherboard in the Case
Place the motherboard over the motherboard tray; line up the board with the standoffs so that you can see all the standoffs through the motherboard’s mounting holes. Make sure the motherboard’s rear I/O connectors match the previously installed rear I/O panel shield at the same time.
4. Fasten the Motherboard
Secure the motherboard with the screws that come with the computer case - check the case manual to find out which screws to use. Insert the screws through the motherboard’s mounting holes and fasten them one by one. Use firm pressure during the process, but do not fasten the screws too tight - that can damage the motherboard.
5. Continue Connecting and Installing Other Devices
The motherboard installation process is done. Now you can connect any IDE/SATA devices to your motherboard, and install expansion cards such as a graphics card and sound card (if needed). Finally, don’t forget to connect your power supply unit (see our installation guides for each of these components).
How to Install a Motherboard into a Desktop PC
Upgrading your computer by installing a new motherboard is an excellent way to improve performance and add capabilities to an older machine. With a new motherboard you can add a more powerful CPU, increase memory capacity, and use faster adapter cards, like graphics and video adapters.
Instructions
Step1
Remove the power source of the computer, then ground yourself and the machine with anti-static grounding straps. Remove the cover from the computer's case, if it is not already off. Some cases require you to remove machine screws before removing the cover.
Step2
Examine the mounting points for the motherboard in the computer case's chassis. Be sure to remove any unnecessary metal hardware that may be in the case if you are reusing an old case. Leaving the old metal hardware, like brass screw-hole standoffs, can cause shorts on the new motherboard that can damage or short it out.
Step3
Line up the motherboard so that the connectors for video, networking and sound are aligned properly with the opening on the computer case. Then examine the case's chassis to be sure you have sufficient mounting points for attaching the motherboard securely.
Step4
Insert the motherboard carefully, and attach it to the case with machine screws. Work carefully to ensure you don't damage the surface of the motherboard or its components.
Step5
Install the CPU. Most modern CPUs use a ZIF (zero insertion force) socket. Make sure the lever of the socket is lifted before you insert the CPU, and don't force the CPU into place. Install memory, if necessary, again making sure the necessary tabs in the mounting slots are up before inserting the memory modules. Install any adapter cards into the appropriate slots, and connect the power connections.
How to Install an Intel CPU in a Motherboard
These instructions apply to many Pentium III, Pentium II and second generation Celeron processors (CPUs using Slot 1 motherboards).
Instructions
Step1
Make sure the motherboard voltage matches the CPU's requirements before installation.
Step2
Check Intel's Web site (http://support.intel.com) for integration notes concerning your CPU.
Step3
Place the motherboard on a clean, static-free surface, such as its packaging bag.
Step4
Locate Slot 1 (it should be parallel to the DIMM slots) on the motherboard.
Step5
Install plastic retention brackets onto each side of the socket, according to motherboard manufacturer's instructions. Tighten screws.
Step6
Handle the processor package by top corners to avoid touching the chips.
Step7
If you have an older Pentium II in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge (S.E.C.C.) package, push in latches on short sides.
Step8
Carefully insert the processor package into slot. Push it down between the retention brackets and guide it into the socket until the levers on the retention brackets lock into place.
Step9
If you have a Pentium II in an S.E.C.C. package, completely slide out the latches.
Step10
Connect the cable from the processor's fan to the motherboard connector and power supply.
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