Shuttle FN45 User manual

FN45
AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron
462-pinProcessor
with 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB
Based DDR MAINBOARD
User's Manual

Ifyou’vechangedyourCPUoroverclockedyoursystem,thesystemmayfailtobootup,
even with a Clear CMOS jumper physically resetted. The reason is that NVIDIA’s new
nForce2 chipset introduces a way to reset a Clear CMOS jumper without removing a
chassis.Pleasefollowthestepslistedbelow:
1. Turnoffyourcomputerandunplug the powercable.Reconnect it after30seconds;
2. Press<Insert>andthenpressyourcomputer’sstartbutton.Continueholding<Insert>
untilthe systembeginsthe POST (Power-OnSelfTest);
3. Immediatelypress <Del> toentertheBIOS;
4. Select‘Load Optimized Defaults’ to returnyoursystemto a bootable condition; then
select ‘SAVE to CMOS and EXIT’;
5. Rebootyour system.
Moreover, if your system fails to boot up after you reset the CPU FSB, select “SAVE to
CMOS and EXIT” in the BIOS.After the system restarts, there is on screen a message
warningyou notto resetorturn offyourcomputer:
Warning! New setting is updating now
Do not Reset or Shutdown the system
Yoursystem works after the BIOS is updated.
NOTICE

Thermalissueishighlyessentialfor processors with a speed of 600MHz and above.
Hence,werecommendyou to use the CPU fan qualified byAMDor motherboard
manufacturer.Meanwhile, pleasemakesure CPU andfanare securelyfastenedwell.
Otherwise,improper faninstallationnot only getssystemunstable butalsocould
damageboth CPU and motherboard because insufficient thermal dissipation.
Ifyouwould like to know more about thermal topic please see AMD website for
detailedthermal requirementthroughthe address:
http://www.amd.com
WARNING

M797
Shuttle®FN45
AMDAthlon XP/Athlon/Duron
462-pin Processor
with 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB
Based DDR Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
Copyright
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This publication, including all photos, illustrations, and software, is protected under interna-
tional copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Reproducing any of the material contained
herein is prohibited without the consent of the publisher.
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performance or use of this product.
This company makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no guarantee is
given as to the correctness of the contents. In the interest of continued product improvement,
this company reserves the right to revise the manual or include changes in the specifications
of the product described within it at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes. The information contained in this manual is provided for
general use by the customers.
Trademarks
Shuttle is a registered trademark of Shuttle Inc.
NVIDIAis a registeredtrademark of NVIDIACorporation.
AMD,Athlon, and Duron areregistered trademarks ofAMD Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
AWARD is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used in this manual are ascribed to their respective
owners and acknowledged.

Statement of Shuttle Mainboard via the EMI Test
Shuttle mainboards have been via the EMI test in terms of series of regulations: EN55022/
CISPR22/AS/NZS3548Class B, EN55024(1998/AS/NZS), EN4252.1 (1994),EN61000,ANSI
C63.4 (1992), CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B, and CNS13438 (1997). The items tested are illus-
trated as follows:
(A)Voltage:AC110V/60HZ &AC230V/50HZ
(B) Tested Product Information:
Product Name: PC Mainboard
Status: Sample
ModelName:FN45
S/N:N/A
CPU:
External Frequency: 200 MHz
AMDAthlonXP3000+
External Frequency: 166 MHz
AMDAthlonXP2700+/2800+
External Frequency: 133 MHz
AMDAthlonXP1500+/1600+/1700+/1800+/1900+/2000+/2100+/2400+/2600+
AMDAthlon1.00/1.13/1.20/1.33/1.40GHz
External Frequency: 100 MHz
AMDAthlon750/800/850/900/950MHz, 1.00/1.10/1.20/1.30/1.40GHz
AMDDuron 750/800/850/900/950 MHz, 1.00/1.10/1.20/1.30GHz
Serial Port: one port with 9 pins
IEEE1394a Port: two ports with 6 pins respectively
LAN Port: one port with 8 pins (10Mbps/100Mbps)
USB 2.0 Port: two ports with 4 pins respectively
Mouse Port: one port with 6 pins
Keyboard Port: one port with 6 pins
Center/Bass-Out & Rear-Out & Line-Out Ports: one port for each
DIMM Memory (optional): DDR 400 512 MB *2
Power Cable: Detachable and Shielded (with a GND pin)
Monitor: CRT+DVI
Maximum Resolution: 1280 X 1024 V:60Hz
All CPUs have completely been tested, and values offered by the worst EMI combination of
CPU external frequency are listed as follows:
Test Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
External Frequency
200 MHz
200 MHz
166 MHz
166 MHz
133 MHz
133 MHz
133 MHz
133 MHz
100 MHz
CPU
AthlonXP3000+
AthlonXP3000+
AthlonXP2800+
AthlonXP2800+
AthlonXP2600+
AthlonXP2600+
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Case Open/Closed
Closed
Open
Closed
Open
Closed
Open
Closed
Open
Closed

(C) Remedy for the Tested Product & Its EMI Interference:
Remedy:N/A
EMIInterference:
Crystal:32.768KHz(Y2)/14.318 MHz(Y3)/12.000 MHz(Y4)/24.576 MHz(Y5)/
25.000MHz(Y6)/24.576MHz(X7)
Clock Generator: N/A
(D) Supported Host Peripherals:
(E) Notices for Assembling Computers:
1. Cases should be made of iron or other metal that has good electric conductivity.
2. Cylinders in a case should be made of metal, and as having a mainboard mounted
in a case, make sure screws are all utilized and fastened on a mainboard.
3. An I/O shielding should be contacted with I/O metallic parts of a mainboard.
4. Cables should appropriately be arranged and fixed in a case. Follow instructions:
Ø Leave IDE cables not crossed upon CPU and SDRAM;
Ø Leave power cables minimum in length, and not crossed upon a mainboard;
Ø Leave CPU fan cables minimum in length, and not near CPU;
Ø Leave cables on panels and other spare cables tied in a computer case.
5. Make sure an EMI shielding attached to a case has properly been installed.
6. Make sure a 5.25" or 3.5" FDD and screws are fastened to an EMI shielding.
7. Make sure a case is closely in contact with EMI connected points.
8. Make sure there is no cleft in a case which is not deformed.
9. Make sure a PCI orAGP door is bound to a case.
10. Make sure cables of other devices (fans or some others) are fixed in a case.
Test Mode
10
11
12
External Frequency
100 MHz
100 MHz
100 MHz
CPU
Athlon 1.4 GHz
Duron 1.2 GHz
Duron 1.2 GHz
Case Open/Closed
Open
Closed
Open
Host Peripheral Product Name Model Name S/N FCC ID
#1 Case SN41G2 N/A
#2 Power Supply
(switchable) ENP-2320 (Enhanced)
#3 IBM HDD (82.3GB) IC35L080AVVA07-0 A4DEENPG 3902I082
#4 MITSUMI FDD D353M3
#5 SONY CD-ROM
Player CDU4811 3892A291
#6 Shuttle AGP Card CV22 (registered no.: D33032)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL.................................................................... 4
Quick Reference............................................................................................... 4
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 4
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 5
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 5
FIRST-TIMEDIYSYSTEM BUILDER............................................................ 5
EXPERIENCEDDIY USER ......................................................................... 5
SYSTEMINTEGRATOR............................................................................... 5
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST: ...................................................................................... 6
2 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 7
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 7
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................... 10
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION (Accessories of FN45) ........................ 10
STEP1InstalltheCPU ...............................................................................11
STEP 2 Set Jumpers ................................................................................. 12
STEP3InstallDDRSDRAMSystemMemory............................................ 12
STEP4 Install InternalPeripheralsin System Case .................................... 13
STEP5MounttheMainboardonthe Computer Chassis............................ 14
STEP6ConnectFront-PanelLEDs/Switches/USBs.................................. 15
STEP 7 Connect IDE and Floppy Disk Drives ............................................ 16
STEP8 ConnectOtherInternal Peripherals................................................ 17
STEP9Connectthe Power Supplies......................................................... 19
STEP10 InstallAdd-onCards in ExpansionSlots ...................................... 19
STEP11 Connect ExternalPeripherals to Back-Panel ............................... 20
STEP12System Boot Up For the First-Time ............................................. 21
STEP13 Install Drivers & Software Components ....................................... 22
3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 23
JUMPERS& CONNECTORS GUIDE........................................................ 24
Jumpers
Clear CMOS Setting (JP1)........................................................................ 27

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Back-Panel Connectors
COM1Port Connector ............................................................................... 28
IEEE1394aPort Connectors...................................................................... 28
LANPort Connector................................................................................... 28
USBPort Connectors ................................................................................ 28
PS/2Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Port Connectors ........................................ 28
Center/Bass-OutPort Connector................................................................ 29
Rear-OutPortConnector ........................................................................... 29
Line-OutPort Connector ............................................................................ 29
Front-Panel Connectors
HDD LED Connector (HLED) .................................................................... 30
GreenLED/PowerLEDConnector (GLED/PWR LED) .............................. 30
HardwareReset Connector(RST).............................................................. 31
ATXPower On/OffSwitchConnector (PWON) ........................................... 31
SPDIFIn/Out Header(JP7)........................................................................ 32
FrontPanelAudioHeader(JP14) .............................................................. 32
FrontPanel1394aHeader(JP14) ............................................................. 33
ExtendedUSB Headers (JP11/JP14) ........................................................ 34
Internal Peripheral Connectors
EnhancedIDE and Floppy Connectors (IDE1/IDE2 & FLP1) ...................... 35
Other Connectors
ATXPowerSupplyConnectors(CN9/JP13)............................................... 36
CPU,System, and Chipset Fan Connectors (FAN1/2/3)............................. 37
AudioCD_INConnector(CN6) .................................................................. 37
WirelessKB/MS Header (JP2) .................................................................. 38
IRHeader (JP5)......................................................................................... 38
ExtendedParallel Port Header (JP12) ....................................................... 39
AGP Protection LED (D16)........................................................................ 39
CPUOvertemperatureLED(D14) ............................................................. 39
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 40
INSTALLMEMORY .................................................................................... 40
UPGRADEMEMORY ................................................................................ 40

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4 SOFTWARE UTILITY ......................................................................41
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ......................................................................... 41
4.2 Install NVIDIA Chipset Driver ................................................................. 42
4.3 Install USB 2.0 Driver.............................................................................. 42
4.4 View the User's Manual .......................................................................... 43
5 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................... 44
5.1 ENTER BIOS ............................................................................................. 44
5.2 THE MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 45
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ............................................................... 47
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES................................................................. 49
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .......................................................... 52
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS .................................................................. 55
POWERMANAGEMENT SETUP.............................................................. 58
PNP/PCICONFIGURATIONS .................................................................... 61
PCHEALTH STATUS ................................................................................ 62
CPURatio/Voltage Control ........................................................................ 64
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS .................................................................. 65
LOADOPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ................................................................. 65
SETSUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD................................................... 66
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................................... 67
ExitWithoutSaving.................................................................................... 67

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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................Page 10
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look.......................................................Page 23
Software Utility >> How to Install..........................................................Page 41
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure.........................................................Page 44
About This Manual
For First-Time DIY System Builder .........................................................Page 5
For Experienced DIY User ......................................................................Page 5
For System Integrator .............................................................................Page 5
WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL

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1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed Chapter 3 Hardware Installation in a
step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installa-
tion, we suggest you read the whole manual to gain a complete understanding
of your new FN45 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the FN45 mainboard. You will find installing
your new FN45 mainboard is quite easy. Bundled with an array of onboard
functions, the highly-integrated FN45 mainboard provides you with a total so-
lution to build the stablest and most reliable system. Referring to section 3.2
Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility, you will find how to work
out your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also contains the relevant
information on how to tune up your system to achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen FN45 to construct your system. FN45 incorporates all
the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset from NVIDIA.
Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever found in a compact
Flex ATX board.
1INTRODUCTION

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1.2 Item Checklist:
Check all items with your FN45 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
A complete package should include:
-One Shuttle FN45 Mainboard
-One ATA 133/100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
-One Floppy Ribbon Cable
-One Twin-Port USB Cable (optional)
-FN45 User's Manual
-One Bundled CD-ROM, including:
ØFN45 user's manual in PDF format
ØNVIDIA Chipset Driver
ØUSB 2.0 Driver (for Win9x/ME only)
ØAward Flashing Utility
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FN45 mainboard is dedicatedly designed for demanding PC users who desire high perfor-
mance and maximum intelligent features in a compact package.
2.1 Specifications
-CPU Support
Support Socket462 package CPU.
AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron Processor with 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB.
-Chipset
Features NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 N.B. and NVIDIA MCP-T S.B..
Onboard LAN
Realtek 8201BL, support 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s operation.
Onboard 1394a
Realtek 8801, support 400Mb/s, 200Mb/s, 100Mb/s data transfer rate.
Onboard Audio
Realtek ALC650, 18-bit ADC and DAC resolution.
-Versatile Memory Support
Integrated 128 bit TwinBank memory controller.
Two 184-pin DIMM slots to support up to 2GB of DDR200, DDR266,
DDR333, DDR400 compliant DDR SDRAM module.
-Expansion Slots
Provides one 3.0 compliant AGP slot and one 32-bit PCI slot.
-6 USB Interface Onboard
Ø2 USB connectors on back-panel and two sets of dual USB ports headers
on mid-board.
-I/O Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
Ø1 Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB
format or for 5.25-inch FDD with 360K or 1.2MB format.
Ø1 x Serial port
Ø2 x 1394a ports
Ø1 x LAN port
Ø2 x USB ports
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Ø1 x PS/2 Mouse
Ø1 x PS/2 Keyboard
Ø1 x Center/Bass-Out port
Ø1 x Rear-Out port
Ø1 x Line-Out port
-PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
Two ultra DMA 133 bus master dual-channel IDE ports support up to four IDE
devices (one Master and one Slave per channel).
The IDE bus implements data transfer speeds to 133/100/66/33MB/sec and sup-
ports enhanced PIO modes.
80-pin cable backward compatible legacy ATAPI devices, ATAPI IDE CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 supports.
-ATX Power Supply Connector
ATX power supply unit can be connected to the onboard 20-pin ATX power
connector, and 4-pin ATX power connector. The unit supports Suspend and
Soft-On/Off modes by the dual-function power button.
-Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Features four power-saving modes: S1 (Snoop), S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to DISK), and S5 (Soft-Off). ACPI provides more efficient energy-
saving features controlled by your operating system that supports OS Direct
Power Management (OSPM) functionality.
-System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on the 2Mb Flash ROM, and sup-
ports Green PC, Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
-Form Factor
System board conforms to the Flex ATX specification.
Board dimension: 254mm x 185mm.
-Advanced Features
ØLow EMI - Built in spread spectrum. Unused PCI/SDRAM slots are shut off
by the automatic clock for reducing EMI.
ØDual Function Power Button - The system can be in any of the two
states: one is Suspend mode and the other is Soft-Off mode. Pushing the

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power button for less than 4 seconds places the system into Suspend
mode. When the power button is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the
system will enter Soft-Off mode.
ØModem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically
by the activation of modem ringing.
ØCPU Multiplier Setting - This item allows users to adjust CPU Multiplier
in BIOS.
ØCPU/DIMM/AGP Voltage Setting - These items allow users to adjust
CPU/DIMM/AGP Voltage in BIOS.
-Intelligent Features
ØVoltage Monitoring - Monitors various voltages of key elements, such as
the CPU, and other critical system voltage levels to ensure a stable current
passing through mainboard components.
ØFan Status Monitoring -To prevent the CPU from overheating, the CPU
fan is monitored by RPM, with which the cooling fan is required.
ØTemperature Monitoring -This item allows users to make sure whether
the CPU or system runs under a suitable temperature.
ØCPU Fan Speed Control -This SMART BIOS enables variable fan
speed and CPU temperature control features.

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Before removing/installing any of these devices: CPU, DIMMs, Add-On
Cards, and Cables, please unplug the onboard power connector.
This section outlines how to install and configure your mainboard. Referring to the follow-
ing mainboard layout helps you identify various jumpers, connectors, slots, and ports.
3.1 Step-by-Step Installation (Accessories Of FN45)
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Port Connectors
Wireless KB/MS
Header - JP2
Audio CD_IN
Connector - CN6
SPDIF In/Out
Header - JP7
AGP Protection
LED - D16
Front Panel Audio/
Extended 1394a/
Extended USB
Headers - JP14
One PCI Slot
FAN1
Socket 462
FAN3
Extended Parallel
Port Header - JP12
OneAGP Slot
FAN2
Clear CMOS
Jumper - JP1
Extended USB
Header - JP11
nForce2 MCP-T
ATX12V Power
Connector - JP13
Two DIMM Slots
Front Panel
Header - JP10
Two IDE Connectors
CPU Overtemp.
LED - D14
ATX Power
Connector - CN9
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Port Connectors
USB & LAN Port Connectors
One Floppy Connector
IR Header - JP5
Serial Port Connector
IEEE 1394a
Port Connectors
nForce2 Ultra 400

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Step 1
Install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the upper-right sector
of your mainboard (between the back-panel connectors and the DIMM
memory slots).
2. Pull the CPU ZIF socket lever slightly sideways away from the socket to
unlock the lever, and then bring it to an upwardly vertical position.
3. Place your AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron processor in the socket A. Note
that the CPU's edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically to
prevent from inserting the processor in the wrong direction. The following
diagram demonstrates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket.
You can see that the two blunt-edged corners should face towards the socket
lever.
4. Slightly push the AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron processor into the socket
without applying excessive force while making sure there is no gap between
CPU and socket. Then lower the socket-lever all the way down to its hori-
zontal position and lock it to secure the CPU in place.
5. The AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron processor requires a set of heatsink/fan
to ensure proper cooling of the processor. If heatsink/fan have not been al-
ready mounted on your CPU, you must purchase the heatsink/fan separately
and have it installed. Plug the cable throught the heatsink/fan in the CPU fan
power connector located nearby. Note that there are several types of CPU
fan connectors. Normally, if your mainboard supports the hardware moni-
toring function, a 3-pin fan power connector should allow your system to
detect the CPU fan's speed. The CPU fan can also run with a 2-pin fan power
connector, however, detection of CPU fan's speed is not supported. An-
other type of CPU fan may feature a large 4-pin fan power connector, which
does not support CPU fan's speed detection and must be directly connected
to the system's power supply unit. Please refer to the following diagram.
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Step 2.
Set Jumpers
The default jumper settings have been set for the common usage standard of
this mainboard. Therefore, you need not to reset the jumpers unless you re-
quire special adjustments as the following case:
Clear CMOS Setting
For first-time DIY system builders, we recommend that you not change the
default jumper settings if you are not quite familiar with the mainboard con-
figuration procedures. The factory-set default settings are tuned for optimum
system performance. For advanced users who prefer to customize their sys-
tem, section 3.2 Jumper Settings provides the detailed information on how
to configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
To install memory, insert DDR SDRAM memory module(s) in the DIMM
banks. Note that DDR SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the
DIMM banks if they are not properly oriented. After the module is fully in-
serted into the DIMM bank, lift the clips of both sides of the DIMM bank to
lock the module in place.
DDR SDRAM

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Step 4
Install Internal Peripherals in System Case
Before you place the mainboard into your system case, we recommend that
you first assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the computer hous-
ing, including, but not limited to, the hard disk drive (IDE/HDD), floppy disk
drive (FDD), CD-ROM drive, and ATX power supply unit.
To install IDE & FDD drives, follow these procedures:
1. Set the required jumpers on each device according to the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer. (IDE, HDD, and CD-ROM have to set jumpers
to Master or Slave mode depending on whether you install more than one
device of each kind.)
2. Connect the IDE cable and FDD cable on the back-panel of the internal
peripheral devices to the corresponding headers on board. Note that the
cable should be oriented with its colored stripe (usually red or magenta)
connected to pin#1 of the IDE or FDD connector on the mainboard and
on the device as well.
3. Connect an available power cable from your system power supply unit to
the back-panel of each peripheral device. Note that the power cable is di-
rectional and cannot fit in if not properly positioned.

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Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
1. You may find there are a lot of mounting holes on your computer chassis
and mainboard. To match the holes on both properly, the key point is to
make the back-panel of the mainboard in a close fit with your system case,
as shown below.
2. Position the studs between the chassis and the mainboard. The studs are
used to fix the mainboard and to keep a certain distance between them,
for avoiding any electrical shorts in-between.
(If your computer case is already equipped with mounting studs, you need
to tighten the screws to attach the mainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you can find 4 or more holes to place
studs for fixing the mainboard. If there aren't enough matching holes,
screw at least 4 studs to ensure the proper attachment of the main-
board.