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 be 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, prevent short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to thechassis base:1. use with studs2. use with spacersIn principle, the best way to attach the board iswith studs. Only if you are unable to do thisshould you attach the board with spacers. Line upthe holes on the board with the mounting holes onthe chassis. If the holes line up and there arescrew holes, you can attach the board with studs.If the holes line up and there are only slots, youcan only 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