C ccaskey Reputable Jan 14, 2015 5 0 4,510 Jan 14, 2015 #1 My front panel has 2 sets of wires for what I'm guessing is 2 separate power switches. I cant find anywhere to put the second plug on my motherboard Thanks, Chris
My front panel has 2 sets of wires for what I'm guessing is 2 separate power switches. I cant find anywhere to put the second plug on my motherboard Thanks, Chris
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,252 14 99,960 Jan 14, 2015 #2 One post per topic please http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2481612/put-power-switch-motherboard.html One goes to the on/off switch, the other goes to the reset switch. Upvote 0 Downvote
One post per topic please http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2481612/put-power-switch-motherboard.html One goes to the on/off switch, the other goes to the reset switch.
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,878 5,317 108,890 Jan 14, 2015 #3 A typical PC front panel should have four headers with two pins each: 1- power switch 2- reset switch 3- power/ACPI LED 4- HDD LED I'm guessing you are getting confused by the power and reset switches. Upvote 0 Downvote
A typical PC front panel should have four headers with two pins each: 1- power switch 2- reset switch 3- power/ACPI LED 4- HDD LED I'm guessing you are getting confused by the power and reset switches.
C ccaskey Reputable Jan 14, 2015 5 0 4,510 Jan 14, 2015 #4 Sorry about the double post, I didn't realise I had. I'm not confusing the reset and power switch, I'm changing my computer case, and in the new case, there is 1 reset switch and 2 power switches Upvote 0 Downvote
Sorry about the double post, I didn't realise I had. I'm not confusing the reset and power switch, I'm changing my computer case, and in the new case, there is 1 reset switch and 2 power switches
herrwizo Illustrious Feb 17, 2009 5,158 45 40,240 Jan 14, 2015 #5 Yes, PWR_SW (power switch) and PWR_LED (front panel power LED indicator). They are not both for power, just the first one is. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes, PWR_SW (power switch) and PWR_LED (front panel power LED indicator). They are not both for power, just the first one is.
C ccaskey Reputable Jan 14, 2015 5 0 4,510 Jan 14, 2015 #6 So the front panel has the following wires: Power LED HDD LED Reset SW Power SW x2 I've built computers before, and have never come across anything that has 2 power switch connectors I only noticed that there were 2 after plugging everything onto the motherboard Upvote 0 Downvote
So the front panel has the following wires: Power LED HDD LED Reset SW Power SW x2 I've built computers before, and have never come across anything that has 2 power switch connectors I only noticed that there were 2 after plugging everything onto the motherboard
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,252 14 99,960 Jan 14, 2015 #7 Not having any knowledge of the subject case, this is difficult to answer but twp scenarios I could imagine are : A server case with multiple PSU's An auxillary output for an accessory such as a monitor / printer This subject should be covered in the Owner's manual Upvote 0 Downvote
Not having any knowledge of the subject case, this is difficult to answer but twp scenarios I could imagine are : A server case with multiple PSU's An auxillary output for an accessory such as a monitor / printer This subject should be covered in the Owner's manual
herrwizo Illustrious Feb 17, 2009 5,158 45 40,240 Jan 14, 2015 #8 In any case, you cannot do anything wrong if you connect just one and leave the other unconnected. If it doesnt work, connect the other one. Upvote 0 Downvote
In any case, you cannot do anything wrong if you connect just one and leave the other unconnected. If it doesnt work, connect the other one.
C ccaskey Reputable Jan 14, 2015 5 0 4,510 Jan 14, 2015 #9 The computer is being converted into a media pc, the case I'm using is a novatech vision. But yeah, I'll probably just use the main power button and leave the other unplugged Upvote 0 Downvote
The computer is being converted into a media pc, the case I'm using is a novatech vision. But yeah, I'll probably just use the main power button and leave the other unplugged
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,252 14 99,960 Jan 14, 2015 #10 Well as a media center for home theater, the logic would be to turn on the accessory components ... doesn't the manual address this ? Upvote 0 Downvote
Well as a media center for home theater, the logic would be to turn on the accessory components ... doesn't the manual address this ?