Power switch connects via usb connector?

almoststew1990 · 26 Sep 2014 at 19:37

I've got a shuttle X pc case and the power /reset switch connect to the motherboard by a USB 1 or 2 connection. i'm gutting this old case and planning an ITX build. Will any motherboard 'accept' this as a way or turning a PC on, or will it be hit and miss if the bios supports it?

RJC · 26 Sep 2014 at 19:57

I think virtually all boards use the standard header pins on the motherboard, do you have a pic of the connector.

almoststew1990 · 26 Sep 2014 at 20:27

Here are some pics:

It is on an old Shuttle X PC using a S478 'FlexATX motherboard' so might not be using any modern standards!

RJC · 26 Sep 2014 at 21:31

looking at images from the link below the case motherboard use there own type of connectors - bit like Dell have done in the past.

You might need to do some investigation and see if you can modify the connectors in some way or install a separate switch.

http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/systems/395-shuttle-ss51-xpc/?page=4

Threepwood · 26 Sep 2014 at 21:39

I'm confused by the mention of USB.

The connector block shown in the third picture? Do you mean that? That will fit on any motherboards correct pins as a whole block.

RJC · 26 Sep 2014 at 21:44

Threepwood said:
I'm confused by the mention of USB.

The connector block shown in the third picture? Do you mean that? That will fit on any motherboards correct pins as a whole block.

I think the op is installing a different motherboard in the case so the connector won't fit. :eek:

Threepwood · 26 Sep 2014 at 22:04

Oh, I see what he means now, with it being an all in one block, like the usb headers use.

The front panel header will take an all in one block like that too, it should just slot on to any m/b no? The pin positioning is standard right? Some cases come with an all in one and some come with them all as seperates, but they amount to the same, except the all in one block is less fiddly.