Failing to connect the power switch to the motherboard? You are not the only one. Connecting the power switches is easily the quickest and most complicated thing while building a PC.
Here I have shown a complete guide on how to do it, so read till the end.
Items Required For Connecting The Power Button To The Motherboard
Contents
You will need the following materials for connecting the power button to the motherboard:
- Power Button Cable
- Motherboard
- Screwdriver
- Multimeter
How To Connect The Power Button To The Motherboard?
Connecting the power button to the motherboard is a relatively simple process, but to do that, you will need your motherboard manual.
I have highlighted how to do it here so simply follow as shown.
1) Locate The Front Panel Header
First, you will have to locate the correct pair of pins or the terminals on the motherboard intended for the power switch.
The pins can be generally found on the “Front Panel Header” block, and the front panel header has got the pins that are required for the power switch and reset, power LED, and motherboard speaker.
For locating the front panel header, you will have to take the help of the motherboard manual or you can inspect the motherboard and find it out on your own.
2) Determine The Pins On The Power Switch
You will come across many pins on the front panel header, each one of them for different purpose:
- Power On Switch
- Reset Switch
- Power LED
- Hard Disk LED
- Beep Core Speaker
Once you have found the Front Panel header, you will have to search for the pins equivalent to the power-on switch.
Figuring out the pins from the labels adjacent to the front panel header is the easiest way.
3) Connect The Jumper To The 8-Pin Terminal
For power on the motherboard and components of your PC, you will have to connect the Power Switch jumper pins on the Front Panel header.
But make sure you are moving the jumper after you have turned off the PC’s case, and also make sure to switch off the current workstation.
Locating the pins should not be a difficult task because the power switch pins are next to the power LED pin with the Tristate Header on the motherboard.
4) Take Note Of The Polarity While You Are Connecting The Jumper To The Pins
There is absolutely no need to worry about the polarity of the jumper of any pins since it can be connected to any two pins, and also the power can be transferred from one pin to another.
You need to connect the jumpers to the power switch pins at the front header panel and need to push a button that works in a similar manner to the PC case’s button.
5) Manually Jump Start Your Motherboard
If your motherboard jump-start doesn’t have a power switch at all then you need to jump-start it with the help of a screwdriver.
Simply take the screwdriver and on the front panel header, touch the 2 power switch pins and make sure the screwdriver does not touch the other pins, so it is advisable to use a small flat screwdriver.
6) Close The PC And Press The Power Button
You will have to close the CPU to prevent any external damage to it or to any other parts of the computer.
Once you have done that, switch on the power outlet and press the power button to see whether everything is working perfectly.
7) Verifying The Pin Layout
Different motherboards have different pin layouts, so it is essential to verify whether the power button cable you are using is compatible with the power switch pins of your motherboard.
You can easily check the pin layout in the motherboard manual with the help of a multimeter for testing the continuity of the pins.
8) Mark The Pin Layout
Mark the pin layout on the table using a permanent marker so you can easily connect the power button cable to the power switch.
9) Use The Working Button
If you turn on the Power button with the motherboard, then you can easily turn the motherboard on.
The working button is known to connect the two pins electrically and delivers a signal for powering on the motherboard.
Try to turn it on without a button by applying the same process.
Types Of Pins That Are Connected To The Motherboard
There are various kinds of pins that are present in the motherboard for different purposes.
Let’s take a look at those:
- Electric Pins
- Header Pins
- 8-Pin Terminal
- 24-Pin Terminal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Do All Motherboards Have A Power Button?
Nowadays, most modern motherboards have a power button, but budget and mid-range motherboards don’t have this option.
- How Do I Connect The Power Button Wire To The Motherboard?
For doing this, you need to find the jumpers on the motherboard.
The connector can be found near the power switch and you just need to push the plug over the two pins to secure it in place.
- Which Power Cable Connects The Power Supply To The Motherboard?
The PC Main power connector, called P1, goes to the motherboard to provide it with power.
It has 20 or 24 pins, and one of those pins belongs to the PS-ON wire.
- How Can I Turn On The Motherboard Without The Power Button?
Turning on the motherboard without a power button is possible by using a screwdriver or any other metal object.
It will help in creating the connection between those two pins and turns it on.
Final Words
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