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Now we get to a somewhat tricky part of installing the motherboard. You will need to attach the switches and LED’s from the case to the motherboard. These are usually made up of a bunch of small connectors, as seen in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11: The Case LED and Switch Connectors

These connectors are usually attached to a small white block near one of the corners of the motherboard, as seen in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12: Where to Connect the Case LED and Switch Connectors

The small white block near the middle of the picture is where they are connected. You will have to read your motherboard installation guide to see exactly where to hook each of these. This part can be kind of tricky, so make sure you pay close attention to where you attach the cables. Figure 3-13 shows them all installed.

Figure 3-13: Case LED and Switches Connected

If you do not connect them properly, the power switch may not work. This will prevent you from powering up the computer for the first time.