Did I Break My Motherboard??

Well i got some parts today to build my new computer.. i got case,motherboard,PSU and a harddrive.
I put them togeather and was just gonna leave them as there were untill i got my cpu,memory and ram but then
i made the mistake of #1 even turning on turning on thecomputer and #2 not double checking if everything was plugged in properly. So i hit the start swtch on the case, i see a blue light at the top-right of the mobo so i'm thinking ok it's working but then i see smoke. As i quick as i could i hit the switch on the PSU and unpluged the cable. Now i'm thinking "what did i do wrong?", I go over the mobo see the burn mark and find out that the front panel USB for the case wasn't plugged in properly(I had the first 4 pins in but the others weren't).

So did i break my whole Mobo or just one USB-pin slot, theres another which i have it plugged in now, im afraid to turn the computer on again untill i get the rest of the parts.

Umm. Noobster...did you remember to install these things, between the case and the motherboard? :roll:

Well building your first PC is exciting, however, you must read and research up on how to build a PC first except of jumping head first into it and possibly screwing everything up. Make sure you done that.

As Sentinel said, did you placed thoses raisers between the motherboard and case? the motherboard doesn't goes directly on the case, otherwise, the metalic pins on the back of the motherboard will touch the case, thus shorting everything out...

No.. i didnt place any of those raisers, so whats dead everything or just the motherboard?noobster12345

Those risers are there for two reasons:

1. To prevent accidental contact with the soder points on motherboard and the case.

2. To make your expansion slots line up with your case so that they are installed correctly.

I'm sure it's just your motherboard that's fried.

I would have to say- EVERYTHING. Stand-offs are key. More common is a screw that's unaccounted for and then power up, only to find it behind the motherboard after smelling the smoke.

Count the hardware at your workstation. Shake test it to make sure. Get a case that has a slide out mobo tray. All these things help keep your mobo beautiful!

Unfortunately I don't think they issue Return Material Authorizations for human error. Good luck.

My options--
1-Take back to store dealer and ask for a different board within the same price range because i like the features better(7 days to do so)

2-Return to manufacture say it was not working correctly which is my best bet i think..(1 year warranty)

what should i do? noobster12345

Well, if as you said, the board is visibly scorched, they might try to say the warranty is void, due to improper installation. I hope not, but be ready for it. This is a prime example of why instructions should be read thoroughly, prior to building. Remove the board, install the standoffs (raisers as they've been called here), then reinstall the board. If you have access to some old RAM and a CPU you can part with, install them. Don't risk your good parts. Once you've got everything installed, cross your fingers and power it up. If nothing happens, or you see more smoke, the board is toast. If you're lucky, it will POST normally. Lets all hope for that. Good luck, Noobster... :roll:

what does RMA mean?momo372

Return Merchandise Authorization...think exchange defective component.;)

My options--
1-Take back to store dealer and ask for a different board within the same price range because i like the features better(7 days to do so)

2-Return to manufacture say it was not working correctly which is my best bet i think..(1 year warranty)

what should i do? noobster12345