There are a variety of sizes that a desktop motherboard can come in. In each case, there is a series of mounting holes that need to be lined up between the motherboard and the case or tray. Compare the motherboard to the tray that it is going to be installed in. Any location that has a mounting hole will require a standoff installed in the tray.
Installing a Desktop PC Motherboard
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com
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- Intro and Opening the Case
- (Optional) Remove the Motherboard Tray
- Replace the ATX Connector Plate
- Determine Motherboard Mounting Location
- Install the Motherboard Standoffs
- Fasten the Motherboard
- Attach ATX Control Wires
- Connect the ATX Power Connecor
- (Optional) Replace the Motherboard Tray
- (Optional) Install Any Port Headers
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