Ars Technica

Front-panel header pinout for a Gateway MB

Problem is that my case has the usual front-panel connector wires,i.e., for the Power LED, Reset Switch, HD LED, etc., but the Gateway MB has a unique 16-pin [actually 15-pin] header where a front ...
PC World

Every I/O connector for your desktop PC’s front panel, explained

I’m a big proponent of DIY PC building and I tend to describe it as “relatively straightforward.” For the most part, everything just plugs in where it should. But there is one aspect of putting ...
CCM

Front panel audio connector: function, diagram, not working

System users do not always know where all the critical points of cables are. Sometimes difficulties are encountered in connecting jacks to the motherboard. Generally the difficulty is located in the ...
Ars Technica

TBSC owners - front panel audio pinouts?

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PC World

When will front-panel pins become standardized? | Ask an expert

Q: Who do I have to buy lunch for so that somebody standardizes front-panel pins? A: Heh, this one’s a perennial annoyance, isn’t it? The front-panel pin layout on a motherboard varies a lot. Most DIY ...
Windows Central

Front panel power switches — which side is positive or negative for your PC case?

Which side of a PC case power or reset switch is positive or negative? (and can I damage my motherboard by connecting it incorrectly?) No, you won't damage a motherboard by connecting the power and ...