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    Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    I'm doing my first build using an ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE in the manual it states use 9 screws when screwing in the board to the standoffs but i can only see 8 points on the board

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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    You actually read the manual?

    I can only see 8 screw points and they're all in the points where I'd expect them to be too.

    I reckon it's a manual typo.
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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    It seems to be I've legit got everyone in the house to count them

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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    Have you an extra screw ? Just stick it in a jam jar (cleaned) and save it for a rainy day.

    1st of many I expect.

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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    Does the case have a single standoff already placed roughly where the centre of the mobo should go?

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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    Looking at pictures of that motherboard it appears to be missing the usual bottom right mounting hole. I'd flip the board over and if there's a obvious spot for it there you can leave the standoff in place, otherwise I'd remove it.

    http://cdn-b.verkkokauppa.com/images...2992x2904.jpeg

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    Re: Manual says install 9 screws I can only see 8 standoffs [help]

    Quote Originally Posted by Stoopid Asus Motherboard Manual View Post
    "Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis."
    Manual then follows this with a picture of the board, with the screw holes CLEARLY circled in red.... but then only circles SIX of the screw holes!!!

    Methinks Asus is messing with your head, on purpose!!

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