Before purchasing your motherboard, you need to have in mind what processor you would like whether it be an Intel Processor or AMD or any other brand. Different processors require different motherboards with different slots for the processor of your choice. For example, there is the Slot1 PIII CPU, P4 CPU, AMD Slot A / Socket A CPU and others.

You also need to have in mind whether or not you want integrated audio/video components. Integrated components on the motherboard make it possible for you to have a "built in" sound card and/or "built in" video card so that you are not required to buy a seperate card for video and audio. If you're going this route, you have to make sure your motherboard has these built in components. If not, you will have to buy a video and/or sound card seperately so that you can have audio and video.

Take off the cover of your case so that you can access the inside. Place the case on a flat surface so you can look down on the case. Your case should have come with screws to mount your motherboard. Now place your motherboard on top of the mounting screw holes. Make sure the PS/2, parallel, and other ports are facing towards the back of the machine towards the plates. Gently push your motherboard towards the pre-cut spaces. It should be an easy fit as you can see to the right.

The screw holes on your motherboard should align with the screw holes on the case. Place your screws that came with the case into the appropriate holes and gently screw it on using a screw driver.



You can now plug the power connector from your power supply to your motherboard as seen below. Place the power connector on top of the power socket on the motherboard. Push down the power connector until it clicks or clips into the pocket. If you try to fit the power connector in the wrong way, it won't fit. If the power connector doesn't go in, it should probably go in the other way round.