Reset and power switch connection on motherboard

1. Identify the headers: Locate the front panel headers on the new case and on the motherboard. Make sure that you have identified the correct headers and that they are compatible with each other.
2. Check the pinout: Refer to the manual for the new case to determine the pinout for the front panel headers. Make sure that it matches the pinout listed for the motherboard, as mentioned above.
3. Connect the wires: Use the pinout information to connect the wires from the new case to the appropriate pins on the motherboard. Make sure that each wire is securely connected and that there are no loose wires that could cause a short circuit.
4. Connect the HDD LED: The HDD LED can be connected to pins 13 and 14 of the front header (LEDH1).
5. Connect the power LED: The power LED can be connected to pins 3 and 4 of the front header (LEDH1).
6. Connect the reset switch: The reset switch can be connected to pins 7 and 8 of the front header (LEDH1).
7. Connect the power switch: The power switch can be connected to pins 10 and 11 of the front header (LEDH1).

Make sure that you connect the wires correctly and securely, as an incorrect connection can cause damage to the motherboard or the front panel components.

What manufacturer of motherboard?
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The pairs of gold pins on the motherboard should be labelled.

Or, access the manufacturer's web-site, and download the Installation Guide for the motherboard, to get diagrams of the layout of the pins.

u will find front pannel connection pins on mother board. its in 2 lines. in onle row there is one pin slot idle. next to that vacant pin slot u insert reset sw, next to it insert hdd led, behind hdd led insert power led, next to power led (behind reset sw) insert power sw. thats it done

Open the link for your Gigabyte MB 8S648FX-l;
http://america.giga-byte.com/FileList/Manual/motherboard_manual_8s648fx_rz(c)_c.pdf
This is your manual. Go to page 15. You can enlarge the image if needed.
You will need Adobe Reader to view the manual. If you need Adobe it is a free download;
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
To view the main link for the Gigabyte 8S648FX-RZ click below;
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=1775
Case front panel wire colors can be confusing. Most cases use colored wires as their +positive. White is commonly used as the -ground wire. Except when connecting an internal speaker. Black colored wire is ground.

Cheers!
Mike

You'll need to go to the Elitegroup website and download the .pdf file showing a diagram of the motherboard wiring layout and pin connections and then connect the wires from the case to the proper locations.

The wires from a powerswitch are soldered onto it most of the time. You will either have to re-solder them, purchase a new switch or simply buy a new computer case.

The easiest would be to purchase a new power switch. Connecting it to your motherboard shouldn't be a problem if you have documentation on your motherboard. They are very cheap (around $5) and shouldn't take too long to install if you know your way around a motherboard.

Pin arrangment is Industry Standard Architecture.....

pwr led pwr sw N/C
X X X X O

X X X X O

hdd rst N/C

translated this is top row left to right ...... power led, power switch no connection

Bottom row is left to right........ hard drive, reset, no connection

Note: not all computer cases have a reset button, also the connectors for power led and hard drive produce a light, if the light does not show, power off the pc swithc the cable rooun 180deg on the connector pins and reconnect.

Here's the Support Link for your desktop. Look under User Guides, Hardware Reference. Also look on the motherboard for markings such as PW or PS and an indicator to where the wire goes.

Goto page 10 in your user manual. There look for. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the SW1. (Location).
There is mother board layout decription for how to connect the case, 2-pin wires case connectors ( Page 12 shows pin numbers & which is plus + & negative - pins.). You'll nee the manual to help you. Download it from ECS at: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?detailid=579&DetailName=Manual&MenuID=48&LanID=0

Good luck!

Mike

All motherboards have a print beside the pins, Speaker= "speak", "pwr s" =powerswitch, "HDDled" red light on front, rst = reset switch [not allways used] "pwr led" Green led, the case wires are usualy marked on the plug ends with the same , "hdd" "reset" and so on. The power switch will work both way's around however the led lights wont. You will not hurt anything if they are the wrong way around, they just wont work so if you dont get lights just reverse the polarity. If by chance the case wires do not have labels the just trace them to the case front panel and plug them into the corresponding board pins. Regards mistyman