Running a motherboard without an IO Shield?

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I recently purchased a Gigabyte Z68 motherboard from Micro Center and when I got home I realized that it didn't come with an IO shield or driver CD. Since it's fairly far from my house, I'm not going to drive up there for a replacement, so I'm wondering if it's safe to run my motherboard without an IO shield present, or how I might be able to acquire one for my specific make and model from Gigabyte.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
It's fine to run it without a shield, you just have to tear down your system when you do install it. I would call up gigabyte and ask, I doubt they will charge you for one.
 
Here's what it looked like when I first opened the box. Notice that the SATA cable is removed from its plastic bag. This was advertised as a new motherboard. I feel like an idiot for not checking before I got home, but I thought Micro Center was a legit business.

Does this look like a BRAND NEW motherboard to anyone? Sure doesn't to me.

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you'll have to pretty much strip the motherboard of everything but its CPU and possibly heatsync if it's not in the way of anything to install a shield if/when you decide to.

io shields are important when you're wanting static pressure for good airflow and circulation. i recommend keeping your computer on a bench until one arrives and then assemble your parts within its new home.
 
i/o shield is for a case, but running without one won't hurt, just make you alittle more susceptible to dust if using a case.
 
man if you paid for that bitch new i'd call the store right now and ask them wtf, and to overnight you one.
 
i usually just go to sales on automated answering services... it usually leads to a human being fairly fast.
 
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