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NOTE If you have a motherboard with no manual, you can usually find a

copy of the manual in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format online at the

manufacturer’s Web site. Make sure you match the revision number of the

motherboard as well as the model number.

It’s a good idea to grab and print a copy to keep with the motherboard. I

often tape a copy (either hard copy, burned onto a disc, or copied to a USB

drive) of the manual in the case where I installed the motherboard. A good

spot is in an unused drive bay. Just don’t cover any vents!

Fourth, pick your case carefully. Cases come in many sizes: slimline,

desktop, mini-tower, mid-tower, tower, and cube. You can also get

specialized cases, such as tiny cases for entertainment systems or ones that fit

the same format as a stereo receiver or DVD player. The latter case is called a

home theater PC (HTPC). See Figure 6-39.

Figure 6-39 An HTPC

Slimline and desktop models generally sit on the desk, beneath the

monitor. The various tower cases usually occupy a bit of floor space next to

the desk. The mini-tower and mid-tower cases are the most popular choices.

Make sure you get a case that fits your motherboard—most microATX cases

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