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Starting a motherboard without a power switch is a very easy thing to do. All you need is your motherboard manual and something made of metal like a screwdriver or coin. In your manual, find the system panel connector diagram. This is the diagram, which shows you how to hook up your front case LED's and switches. (Power and reboot)

Once you have found the diagram look for the pins that are labeled ATX Power Switch or PWR ON. To switch on the computer all you need to do is connect those two pins with your metal object for a second and the system will power on.


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  • IF I USE JUMPER AND INSTALL IT WILL THIS WORK AND CAN KEEP IT INSTALLED AS LONG AS COMPUTER IS RUNNING OR THERE IS RISK INVOLVED THANKS AND REGARDS

    2009-12-26 03:11:05

  • Hey thanks for the info. I was wondering about that. I had jumpered the connection and was puzzled when the system started for a short few seconds and then stopped again.

    2007-12-15 20:13:32



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