Motherboard Installation (step by step build a computer)

STEP 10:
Motherboard Installation

Since we have already prepared the case, installing the motherboard into the case should be fairly easy.

Mount the Motherboard onto the Standoffs

1. Put the motherboard into the case, and set it onto the open screw holes which have been created by the standoffs. If you matched the pattern before to the case, you should have the same number of openings to insert screws into. (To get the holes to line up perfectly, you may need to push the motherboard back towards where the I/O plate is, as this generally fits snugly)
   
2. Insert screws into all of the holes and tighten gently. It is not necessary to over tighten these screws.
   

You should now be looking at your motherboard installed inside the case! The I/O ports should be sticking out the back and should fit squarely and snug. If you could not install all of the screws or the I/O ports do not fit correctly through the plate, make sure to correct this before you continue. The slots on the motherboard to line up correctly and be straight for add on cards to be easily installed.

We have the motherboard installed, and now it is time to get all of the cables on the inside connected.