Step 5 : Installing the Motherboard

Before installing the motherboard into the casing, you'll need to install the rear ATX I/O panel and spacers. Follow the steps outlined below :-

The rear I/O panel on most new casings should be vacant. If there's already one installed, remove it.

The ATX I/O panel should be provided with the motherboard.

If there are required ports covered, you can always remove them by bending the metal covers until they break off.

Install the snap-on rear I/O panel provided with the motherboard. It should be installed from the back as shown. Make sure that the panel is snapped and locked into the casing.

Make sure that the orientation of the panel is installed as shown.

We now need to prepare the case before installing the motherboard. Identify the screw positions on both the motherboard and the casing.

Use the provided spacers as shown here. You'll need nine of these for the GA-8GPNXP Duo motherboard.

Fasten the spacers into the appropriate locations on the casing as identified earlier.