installing mobo

[r3m3dy]

hi i am currently trying to install my dfi motherboard and i was wondering why i see these little metal tabs when looking at the sound connector, usb ports, mouse port, etc. should i tuck these in or should i remove them?

 

[morpheus6d9]

if ur talking about on the backplane of the case u can remove them

 

[r3m3dy]

that is what i am talking about but the only thing is they don't seem like they are removable. one for instance is blocking partially my port for the mouse. how would you suggest i remove them?

 

[r3m3dy]

i think they are for increasing conductivity but they are in the way

 

[Oldie]

Just bend them off to the side. You don't want any sharp edges hanging on around there.

 

[r3m3dy]

what have people that use the dfi io shield done in the past?