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Alternative to an ATX power switch?
Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the
power switch for an ATX motherboard? I have an ATX power supply. The only thing i'm missing is an ATX case with it's power switch and i'm trying to avoid buying one, even a cheap used one. Any thoughts appreciated. KEvin |
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"kevins_news" wrote in message ... Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the power switch for an ATX motherboard? I have an ATX power supply. The only thing i'm missing is an ATX case with it's power switch and i'm trying to avoid buying one, even a cheap used one. Any thoughts appreciated. KEvin the switch is totally non-critical any normally-open momentary contact switch will do (such as the reste switch you already have) |
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kevins_news wrote:
Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the power switch for an ATX motherboard? Yes. |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 16:37:53 GMT, kevins_news
wrote: Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the power switch for an ATX motherboard? I have an ATX power supply. The only thing i'm missing is an ATX case with it's power switch and i'm trying to avoid buying one, even a cheap used one. Any thoughts appreciated. KEvin That is the setup I use on a motherboard test setup I made. Used the front panel from an old atx case. Reset switch will work fine as a power switch. I even temporarily fixed a clients PC doing this when his kid managed to break the Power switch. They are both momentary contact, normaly off switches. JT |
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kevins_news wrote:
Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the power switch for an ATX motherboard? I have an ATX power supply. The only thing i'm missing is an ATX case with it's power switch and i'm trying to avoid buying one, even a cheap used one. Any thoughts appreciated. KEvin ++++ Yes, you can do this. Have you got an I/O shield to work for the back cover of the machine? Earl |
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On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 23:05:17 -0800, "E. Harris"
wrote: kevins_news wrote: Can i use the reset switch (2 pin i think) from an old AT case as the power switch for an ATX motherboard? I have an ATX power supply. The only thing i'm missing is an ATX case with it's power switch and i'm trying to avoid buying one, even a cheap used one. Any thoughts appreciated. KEvin ++++ Yes, you can do this. Have you got an I/O shield to work for the back cover of the machine? Earl No. If i want to build myself a free (well... realativly free) case, what do i need? Can i just stick everything in a well ventilated cardboard box? Kevin |
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