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EVGA X79 Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. ‰ Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the chassis. ‰ Align the mounting holes with the stand offs. ‰ Align the connectors to the I/O shield. ‰ Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly instruction. ‰ Secure the motherboard with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws. Connecting Cables This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard. This will include: ‰ Power Connections 24pin ATX power (PW1) 8pin ATX 12V power ‰ Internal Headers Front Panel Header IEEE 1394a Header (IEEE 1394b Optional) USB Headers Audio Header ‰ SATA II ‰ SATA III ‰ USB 3.0/2.0 ‰ Expansion slots ‰ CMOS Clear Button 16

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EVGA X79 Motherboard
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Securing the Motherboard into a System Case
Most system cases have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the
motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there
are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is
recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.
±
Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the
chassis.
±
Align the mounting holes with the stand offs.
±
Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
±
Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to
the fan assembly instruction.
±
Secure the motherboard with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws.
Connecting Cables
This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the
motherboard. This will include:
±
Power Connections
24pin ATX power (
PW1
)
8pin ATX 12V power
±
Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
IEEE 1394a Header (IEEE 1394b Optional)
USB Headers
Audio Header
±
SATA II
±
SATA III
±
USB 3.0/2.0
±
Expansion slots
±
CMOS Clear Button