Backplate looks something like this :
Socket 771 is installed directly into motherboard tray. Therefore, originally only chassis designed for socket 771 format can take socket 771 motherboards.
Above backplate came with Supermicro box. But you must remember that Tyan boards do NOT come with backplates !
Backplate eliminates the need for specially designed sever chassis.
If you are going to buy the ASUS board, it will come with a RAM slot cooler, so don't worry about it.
Below is an aftermarket backplate which I bought.
By alucasa at 2008-06-16
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