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what's that back panel connector plate called?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by gsgleason, Sep 15, 2003.

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  1. gsgleason Newcomer, in training

    Some motherboards have a different configuration for the back panel, where the com ports, printer port, LAN, audio, game and usb ports go. My motherboard came with one because it's atypical, and I need another. What are they called and where can I get them?

    Also, is there a correct way to install these? I bent up the back of my case trying to get it in ght first time...
  2. Nic TechSpot Paladin

    Its called an I/O Shield. They simply snap into position from inside the case. Be careful when installing your mobo, so as not to damage the earthing contacts on the I/O Shield.
  3. iss TechSpot Chancellor

    it's called the I/O plate or panel. check your mobo manufaturer for a replacement.

    I dont have a clue how you would bend up the back of your case installing one since they are basically just a snap in press fit type install. ( they fit from the inside)
  4. gsgleason Newcomer, in training

    it was super duper tight fit!! There are these metal clips all around it...like 50 of them, and it was so hard to get it. I think I ended up using a hammer.

    Isn't there an industry standard for these? I am putting my stuff into a new thermaltake case, and I don't want to pry that thing out and put it in my pretty new case.

    Here's a picture of the board io connectors. I swear I can't find one to fit it.

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  5. iss TechSpot Chancellor

    the I/O panels are all the same sizee it is just the configuration of the openings that is different. so if there is a problem it would be with your case not being to spec.
  6. gsgleason Newcomer, in training

    If you notice the Lan and USB ports at the bottom, it's quite non-standard.
  7. Rick TechSpot Staff

    It's the "new" standard... But still standard.
  8. Greeno Newcomer, in training

    If your mobo came with one, its because it's not standard like you say, from experience, I know alot of Intel and Gigabyte boards do this, but I wouldn't know how you would just get a replacement one, You'll have to try using that one I'd guess.
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