Really goofy MB - IO Plate questions

[goodfellarobert]

Hello,

I'm trying to build my first computer and the motherboard IO plate has all these metal tabs sticking up that a stopping it from allowing the motherboard ports to pop in and make a good fit. I tried cutting a couple off with scissors and that don't seem to be working. What would be the best way to tackle this goofy problem?

thanks for all your help

 

[Onus]

You need those, to ensure good grounding. Some may need to be lifted a little, but they should press on the tops and around the edges of various connectors when the mobo has been put in place.