Powering the motherboard on and off

[EXQNGaming]

Hello!
I know that in order to turn on a motherboard/pc without a case (since i dont have one yet) you need to touch the + and - with a screwdriwer. But can you turn the motherboard/pc off by shrting the same pins?
Thanks

 

[scout_03]

i would shut it off from psu switch or unpluging it from wall outlet .

 

[geofelt]

Yes, you can, but you must arrange to hold the contact for about 4 seconds.
Turning on requires only a momentary contact.

If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, you will find it convenient to buy a simple switch.
For example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-pcs-ATX-PC-Computer-Motherboard-Power-Cable-Switch-On-Off-Reset-Replacement-/131855597340

 

[EXQNGaming]

Thanks for the answer all doe isnt it so that if you just turn off your psu it will shut off the system. But when you turn it on again it will start the system it self?

 

[EXQNGaming]

Oh so if i hold the srewdriwer its tge same as if i would be holding down the power button in the case?

 

[geofelt]

Oh so if i hold the srewdriwer its tge same as if i would be holding down the power button in the case?

Exactly.