Last-minute issue with GigaByte I/O shield plate......

[curios_observer]

Hello there,

I finally have all the parts for my brand new PC, today i decided to start putting it together......... but ran into a problem before getting too far into it.

Basically, i installed the I/O shield but it seems to have certain "holes" blocked off completely by a thin metal flap. It *seems* to be removable, but because these parts are all literally brand new i thought i would post-pone my build til' tomorrow and get a second opinion on this - just to be extra safe and make sure i do this correctly.

Also, on the back-side where the hole for the ethernet is there is a flimsy metal strip protruding downwards into the case. It *seems* like it would possibly collide with the port or go into it.

Something else i noticed was the back of the shield-plate seems to be padded with some sort of soft "foam", I'm guessing this is nothing to worry about and actually a good thing? Most motherboards i've had never had this "foamed" padding on the back.

Here are some pics to "show" you why i'm confused, my whole build is on hold until i figure out what to do here.......

http://i.imgur.com/Bkc0O2O.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gSWVkWq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fgDEwwe.jpg

Motherboard in question is:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...35&ignorebbr=1

Case in question is "Cooler Master Elite 130":

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119286

I'm eager to finish my build by this weekend for some gaming =-)

Thanks in advance!

 

[mistersprinkles]

It appears that the punchouts for your wifi antenna mounts were not, err, punched out.
That is odd that there's a piece sticking in for your LAN port. My advice is to punch out the holes for the WIFI, and try to install the board. If the metal flap poking in conflicts with your Ethernet port, you can either

A), Macguiver the situation and bend that metal tab off

or

B), Contact Gigabyte for advice on the situation.

The foam padding is supposed to be there. I'm surprised that you commented on it. Extra manufacturing steps are never a mistake, lol. That padding is there on all half-way decent motherboards these days.

 

[SilentRunning]

Hello there,

Also, on the back-side where the hole for the ethernet is there is a flimsy metal strip protruding downwards into the case. It *seems* like it would possibly collide with the port or go into it.

The metal strip is there to create a ground between the top of the port and the I/O shield. When you install the motherboard tilt it to get the casing of the port under the strip. The strip should have enough spring to it that it will maintain a tight contact with the top of the port's metal casing.

 

[Seba]

Also, on the back-side where the hole for the ethernet is there is a flimsy metal strip protruding downwards into the case. It *seems* like it would possibly collide with the port or go into it.

That is above the USB 2.0 port, not above the LAN port. It's purpose is for grounding and should rest on top of that connector, as explained by SilentRunning.

Do not adjust/file/cut anything on the I/O shield. It is fine.

Take the I/O shield out and test fit it outside of the case on the motherboard to get a better idea how it is supposed to interface with it.