What Are Motherboard Standoffs???

[rtmcwilliams]

I am having boot problems and have been reading the Boot Problems Sticky. Can someone explain what these Motherboard Standoffs are and how to install them. I didn't see any mention of them in my motherboard instructions, but they are all over the place on here in terms of build directions.

As a side note, I am experiencing boot problems on my new (first) build. I clicked the power switch and one of the fans briefly lit up but then nothing happened so I am in the process of going through the Boot Problems sticky to see what might be the cause. I am feeling very overwhelmed and frustrated at technology right now!!!!

 

[rtmcwilliams]

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[JDFan]

Best bet is to go back and start from the top - just install the MOBO - CPU - 1 stick of RAM and connect them all to the Powersupply as needed use the onboard video and try booting to see if you get anything. If that works make the needed adjustments in the BIOS for the RAM (voltage, speed, and timings) save and exit the bios - shut down and then add the rest of the RAM and try again if it still works then add the HDD and DVD player and retry and in BIOS make sure they are detected - then readd the video card and try booting with it - that way you can narrow down where the problem starts and make troubleshooting easier.