Topic: How do you start a computer without the Case power button? (Read 10365 times)
You could also just by a power switch: http://www.frys.com/product/6801536?source=googleps&gclid=CJOyvu_ow7YCFQVV4AodsSEAWA
My solution is a bit novel...
I bought light switches from Lowes for $0.69/ea and some 18 gauge copper wire. I wired the PWRBTN pins to the wires going to the lightswitch, and then attached them to my shelf. To turn on, I simply turn the lightswitches on for about 2 seconds, then turn off. To do a forced reset, I flip the switch for just a few seconds, and the computers shutdown.
Its an easy way to run multiple on/offs at the same time.
I bought light switches from Lowes for $0.69/ea and some 18 gauge copper wire. I wired the PWRBTN pins to the wires going to the lightswitch, and then attached them to my shelf. To turn on, I simply turn the lightswitches on for about 2 seconds, then turn off. To do a forced reset, I flip the switch for just a few seconds, and the computers shutdown.
Its an easy way to run multiple on/offs at the same time.
Sweet trick rather than a screwdriver! Just what I was looking for!
So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
Just touch the PWRBTN pins with a screwdriver, no need to keep them connected. Hold for 4 sec if you need to hard-shutdown the machine.YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
Just touch the PWRBTN pins with a screwdriver, no need to keep them connected. Hold for 4 sec if you need to hard-shutdown the machine.YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
Just touch the PWRBTN pins with a screwdriver, no need to keep them connected. Hold for 4 sec if you need to hard-shutdown the machine.So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
Just touch the PWRBTN pins with a screwdriver, no need to keep them connected. Hold for 4 sec if you need to hard-shutdown the machine.
So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
Just touch the PWRBTN pins with a screwdriver, no need to keep them connected. Hold for 4 sec if you need to hard-shutdown the machine. 
So I grabbed an MSi K9A2 CF v2 for $45, and bought a CPU on newegg for $20. I have a power supply on it's way as well. I will be running (3) 5830's on this rig. Although I ran into a slight problem... How the heck do you start a Motherboard without the Case's Power/Restart button? I assume I would have to hot wire those little JFP1/2 pins to start the computer up. Would I need any resistors, diodes, etc? Or would simply connecting two pins together with a small wire work?
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