Protocol
Assembly of an ATX motherboard:
Removing the front panel and preparing the chassis:
To assemble an ATX motherboard, there are a number of steps to be taken first. The first is to completely dismantle the front panel, otherwise the motherboard won’t fit into the thick uprights. Nevertheless, you’ll have to be patient, as there are some fifteen screws to remove.
The next step is to move the graphics card slot forward. To do this, we’ll need to shift two metal brackets towards the front panel. Three screwdriver strokes and it’s done.
The next step is to mount a metal bar on the motherboard tray. This will serve as a spacer to position the female PCIe riser connector. Please note: for this assembly to be functional, you’ll need a riser measuring 27 cm riser which must be purchased separately.
The final step is to add a spacer to the bottom of the motherboard bracket!
Component assembly :
Once the case has been prepared, the configuration is assembled by placing the motherboard on its tray. Once in position, it is screwed to the chassis using five screws. This is followed by assembly of the power supply(SFX) and then the motherboard, which is positioned vertically behind the motherboard.
However, there are a few restrictions, notably with regard to the first PCIe slot. To enable riser connection, the motherboard’s PCIe connector must be located under the socket, or failing that, under the M.2 slot. Otherwise, the top of the power supply will cover the connector, preventing riser connection… as is the case here. Unfortunately, you don’t get something for nothing, and you can’t demand an ATX-compatible case in a 14l volume without some quid pro quo.
Mounting an ATX power supply :
If you wish, you can install an ATX-format power supply unit. To do this, you’ll need to remove the SFX bracket, which is located in the power supply slot. Three screwdriver blows later, and we’re ready to mount our PSU. Unfortunately, the use of an ATX power supply will only be possible with a mini-ITX motherboard, due to the excessive thickness of this type of block.
