Power Switch connector

[Mehna]

I'm building a P4 1.4 GHz using Intel's D850GB motherboard. I have hooked all peripherals and power supply cables correctly, however, my monitor stays blank after initial boot. Having checked all connections, which I feel are OK, I have noticed one unusual thing.

The power switch connector cable from the front panel is a three pin connetor with the center notch being empty. The Power switch (POWER SW), however, on the motherboard requires connection with two consecutive wires next to each other.

My question is, if I want to change the power connector cable from the front panel to fit the motherboard pins, how should I go about it? What would I need to do to change it? What are the precautions I must take? What else I might be doing wrong which prevents it from initial boot?

Any suggestions, ideas, help will be greatly appreciated.

Mehna
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[This message has been edited by Mehna (edited 07-06-2001).]

[Randy_tx]

What exactly do you mean by "Initial Boot"? When you push the power button on the front of the computer with, does the power supply fan start up? Is the case you are using an old one? All you need are two wires [a positive & negative] to get the system to start up....you can actually "short" the two pins on the motherboard [the power "on" pins] with a screwdriver to see if it powers up....for that matter. If you try that method to check the mainboard and it DOESNT power up then it's something else....like RAM, Vid card or incorrect cpu jumper settings.

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[Paleo Pete]

Not sure I can describe how to change the locations of the wires, but I'll try. It's much easier done than said...

One side of the black connector should have a small tab for each individual wire. Use a small knife tip or safety pin to lift that tab, pull the wire out and push it into the correct hole in the connector. Force is not needed, and you should hear or feel a slight click when the tab on the connector pin passes the tab inside the plastic connector that prevents it from coming back out. Check the wire before putting it in to be sure the small metal tab is on the same side as when it came out so it will hang on the matching tab inside. A pair of magnifying glasses might help...

Check the switch first, either with jumper wires or a screwdriver to be sure it will work once you relocate the connector pins.

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