I need a lay-out description of 261983-001 mobo because I don't know the connection between the mobo and the front

You have an ECS board and that is not enough info for us. We need to know the model number of it.

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15210/eng/D845GVSR_TechProdSpec.pdf


That is a link to the manual of the board...page 56 tells you which pin is which.....now for your case?? Well I have ran into that quite frequently.....and basically you will need to know where the wires are going to the front panel....I have had times where they were not even labeled at all and had to remove the front just to see where each wire went on the front

Hi

Try to boot with 1 stick of ram then swap it with the other and try again. Next unplug the case front connections from the mobo header (pins). Draw a sketch where they all go so you don't forget. I'm talking about the power switch, reset SW, HDD LED etc. Also remove anything connected to the back panel printers etc. Also remove the mouse and keyboard. Carefully, momentarily short the pins that were connected to the power switch and note results.

If it still doesn't boot, remove all parts from the mobo except 1 Stick of RAM, graphics card, PSU, and of course CPU. Leave the mouse and keyboard unplugged. Try to boot by shorting the mobo pins again. If it doesn't boot it is most likely either the PSU or the mobo. It could also be the CPU or RAM but it is less likely.

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Based on the user manual starting v.2 dated April 2004, this mobo uses a dip switch array to set your processor and bus speed.
You will need to set the correct processor speed based on manufacturer [AMD] description.
Visit this link and see page 23 to set the switches as needed for your new processor.

Go to your mobo manufacturers website and download the manual for this particular mobo, the diagram will be in there.

Most mobo's have the connection points printed on them. Use a strong flashlight and look for some pins that have the following words printed near them (PW or PWR, RS or RST, HDD LED, etc) They should all be grouped together in the same corner of the mobo. Have you tried googling the motherboad name to find a manual? I have done that on a few occasions and got lucky.

Hi Tracybow,

The Front Panel Audio connection should have a couple of wires to plug in into your MotherBoard. Usually, the connectors are named and all you need to know is the exact location in your MotherBoard.
I would suggest you to visit your MotherBoard manufacturer and download the manual for your MoBo. You will find in the manual a diagram of the MotherBoard which shows the location for those wires.

Hope this helps.

Best regards
Eduardo

Most Mobo's have printing next to the places that are jumpered or pluged into. The ones you need sould be close to the edge of the mobo, that is close to the front {power button} side.

good am...

yes i know you want to use your headset that's why i am helping you...is your front panel audio connected to your mobo?in what connection?

thanx..

Good am...

have you check the connections of your front panel jack to your mobo?does your mobo supports secondary audio?check the manual of your mobo first and then inform me later...

goodluck!