I/O necessary or not??

[koolman007]

hi guys,
i just bought an old BFG 680i SLI motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813189003
but the problem is it didnt come with an I/O shield.
now the question is will it work without an I/O shield if yes great. if not than what could be the alternative.
i have searched ebay and found this ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ABIT-I-O-SHI [...] 153.l1262) as an alternative, but i am not sure if it will fit my mobo and casing.
Any suggestion from u guys will be highly appreciated.
thx

 

[Aluvus]

The I/O shield exists mainly to reduce electromagnetic leakage, to keep out foreign objects (dust, children's fingers), and to make things look prettier. It is not required.

 

[Harvey]

Contact BFG's tech support. They may be able to supply one. When I've needed them for me or friends, various companies have either given them or sold them for very little.

Good luck.