Abit AN8 SLI User Manual

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Hardware Setup 2-1Chapter 2. Hardware SetupBefore the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), ordisconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to doso may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.2-1. Install The MotherboardMost computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow a motherboard to be securelyattached and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach themotherboard to the chassis base:1. use with studs2. or use with spacersIn principle, the best way to attach the board is tostuds. Only if you are unable to do this shouldyou attach the board with spacers. Line up theholes on the board with the mounting holes on thechassis. If the holes line up and there are screwholes, you can attach the board with studs. If theholes line up and there are only slots, you canonly attach with spacers. Take the tip of thespacers and insert them into the slots. After doingthis to all the slots, you can slide the board intoposition aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OKbefore putting the chassis back on.ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if theyare already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.Userís Manual