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How to Install a Motherboard
Edited by Zack, Tom Viren, AcridGosling, Maluniu and 13 others
The motherboard is the backbone of your desktop computer. All of your
components plug into the motherboard, so ensuring that you install it correctly
is the frst step towards building your own computer or upgrading an old one.
Read on after the jump to get a new motherboard installed in your computer
case in just a few minutes.
Steps
1.
1
Open your computer case. Remove both side panels for easy access to the
motherboard tray. The motherboard tray can be removed from the case, which
will allow you to easily install the motherboard without having to work at weird
angles. Not all cases have removable motherboard trays.
The motherboard tray is typically held in with two screws. Set
these aside so that you dont lose them.
Installing a motherboard typically means you are essentially
building a new computer. You will need to reinstall your operating system if
you are upgrading, and you will need to format any system drives. You cannot
simply upgrade to a new motherboard without reinstalling everything on your
computer.
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2.
2
Ground yourself. Before you begin working on the interior of your computer
or handling the motherboard, make sure you discharge any electrostatic
charge you may have. You can touch a water tap to discharge your
electrostatic charge.
Wear an antistatic wrist strap while working on the computer to
prevent causing electrostatic damage.
3.
3
Replace the I/O panel shield. This is located at the rear of the case, where
the connectors for the motherboard extend out for your monitor, USB devices,
and other peripherals. Most cases have a default panel shield installed, which
will need to be removed and replaced with the panel that came with your
motherboard.
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Apply pressure to all four corners of the panel to secure it into
the case. It should snap into place.
Make sure that you are installing the panel in the correct
direction. Compare it to the actual layout of the connectors on the
motherboard to make sure it is going in the right way.
4.
4
Find the standofs. Standofs keep the motherboard above the case. This
prevents it from shorting out and helps cooling. Some cases will come with
standofs, while others do not. Your motherboard should come with its own
standofs as well that you can use.
5.
5
Install the standofs. Match the holes on the motherboard with the available
standof locations on the motherboard tray. Every case and motherboard tray
is diferent, and all will have diferent hole confgurations. Line up the
motherboard to see where you can use standofs to secure it. Every hole
possible on your motherboard should have a standof installed.
Most standofs screw into their holes, but some are pushed in
like pegs.
Not all motherboards will be able to attach with all of the
available holes. Connect as many standofs as possible, but never use any
extra standofs. Standofs should only be installed in locations with a
corresponding motherboard hole.
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6.
6
Place your motherboard on the standofs. The holes and the standofs
should all line up. If your motherboard tray does not come out of the case, you
may need to gently force the motherboard against the I/O panel on the back of
the case to ft it. Start securing the motherboard with screws.
Dont overtighten the screws. Make sure it is frm but not too
tight. Do not use an electric screwdriver.
Holes that dont have metal on them will need cardboard
washers between the screw and the motherboard. It is best to avoid using
non-metallic holes at all.
7.
7
Install your components. Before reinserting the motherboard tray with the
newly-fastened motherboard into the case, install your CPU, CPU cooler,
and RAM. Doing this now will make it much easier to reach everything. If your
motherboard is not on a removable tray, install your components after wiring.
8.
8
Connect the power supply. Once the motherboard is secured, you can start
connecting your components to it. It is recommended that you connect the
power supply frst, as the plugs will be difcult to reach later. Make sure that
both the 20/24-pin connector is attached as well as the 4/8-pin 12V connector.
Refer to your power supplys documentation if you are unsure
which cables to use.
9.
9
Connect your front panel. In order to turn on your computer with the front
power button or see when the hard drive is being accessed, you will need to
connect the front panel switches and indicators. Locate the following wires
and connect them to the appropriate pins on the motherboard:
Power switch
Reset switch
Power LED
Hard drive (HDD) LED
Speaker
10.
10
Connect the front USB ports. Connect any front USB ports to the
appropriate connectors on the motherboard. These are typically labeled. Make
sure the correct plugs are placed on the correct pints.
11.
11
Connect the fans. Connect any case and CPU fans to the appropriate pins
on the motherboard. There are typically several places to plug in chassis fans,
as well as a two-pin connector near the CPU for the CPU fan.
12.
12
Install your drives. Once the motherboard is secure and connected, you can
start attaching your drives to it. Make sure that you attach your SATA hard
drives and optical drives to the correct SATA ports on your motherboard.
13.
13
Install a video card. One of the last components you should install is the
video card. The card will take up the most space, and will make reaching
other areas difcult. Installing a video card may be optional, depending on
your system and needs.
14.
14
Adjust your wiring. Now that everything is connected to your motherboard,
its time to move that wiring around so that heat doesnt get trapped or wires
dont get stuck in fans. Tuck excess cable into spare drive bays and use zip
ties to bundle cables together. Make sure that all of your components have
room to breathe.
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15.
15
Close up the computer. Return the side panels of the case to their original
positions and screw them back in. Plug your computer and components in.
Turn your computer on and prepare for operating system installation.