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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Image on March 28, 2010, 12:56:50 PM

Title: Case Pin/Motherboard f_panel question.
Post by: Image on March 28, 2010, 12:56:50 PM

Quick Question:

Does it matter if I Insert the positive/negative ends of my power /reset switch case pin connectors into the wrong pin polarity on the f_panel header of my motherboard?

The connectors are grouped together and I can't tell which side is positive and which is negative. I'm worried I might do damage if I plug them in backwards.

Title: Re: Case Pin/Motherboard f_panel question.
Post by: Gin on March 28, 2010, 12:58:41 PM

No, it wont work.  There is such a lower level of power running threw its not like connecting a floppy drive.  Right??? 

Title: Re: Case Pin/Motherboard f_panel question.
Post by: BC_Programmer on March 29, 2010, 06:18:08 AM

If memory serves, "the red pin always connects to pin 0" pin 0 is sometimes indicated on the motherboard with a little triangle in one corner or sometimes with numbers.

Quote from: Gin on March 28, 2010, 12:58:41 PM

No, it wont work.  There is such a lower level of power running threw its not like connecting a floppy drive.  Right??? 

a floppy drive takes 12 volts. the front panel power connector is 5volts.