Antec Fusion Case Help

[bettz]

Right i've been busy installing my Asus P8Z77-M Board into the Antec Fusion Case but i've been left with 3 wires with no idea where they go can anybody help??

 

[RCoon]

Questions:
What are the two connectors labeled M/B PWR & GND used for?
Answers:

In order to enable power-on by both the main power button and the remote control, you need to connect the front panel power switch to the display board, and then connect the display board to your motherboard. (NOTE: all recent production from the factory should already be set up this way.) Begin by looking for connectors similar to those pictured above.

http://www.antec.com/index.php?page=support_roductInfo_FAQ&FAQno=24

 

[bettz]

Any idea where on the motherboard as i don't have a clue

Here's a pic of my motherboard layout

Questions:
What are the two connectors labeled M/B PWR & GND used for?
Answers:

In order to enable power-on by both the main power button and the remote control, you need to connect the front panel power switch to the display board, and then connect the display board to your motherboard. (NOTE: all recent production from the factory should already be set up this way.) Begin by looking for connectors similar to those pictured above.

http://www.antec.com/index.php?page=support_roductInfo_FAQ&FAQno=24

 

[RCoon]

Any idea where on the motherboard as i don't have a clue

Here's a pic of my motherboard layout

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k556/bettz1/photo-1copy.jpg

GND is a Ground cable, unless I'm mistaken. As for the M/B Power, the system should run without it in anyway, not that i recommend leaving things unplugged

 

[bettz]

I already have a GND cable as shown in the pic.Just these 3 cables are really bugging me

 

[bettz]

Right ive taken a guess and plugged the MB/PWR cable in the +5v & the GND Cable into the ground bit next to the 5+ do i dare switch it on lol

 

[bettz]

Ok I'm stuck took the plunge and went to power up my Pc but nothing zilch!! The sb_pwr led is flashing green when I flick the switch to standby on the psu shouldn't this be green? I've tried disconnecting everything from the motherboard all I've got plugged in are the 24 pin power connection and the 4 pin Plug any ideas or is my board had it?? I'm going to try my dads psu later on from his pc

 

[punisher186]

Do the fans spin when you press the power button? Maybe you plugged the switch into the wrong pins. If you've doubled checked all of your wires and power supply connections, you can bypass the switch by touching the two pins that the power button uses. If related to hardware, here is a nice chart: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172968

EDIT: Shouldn't the headers be plugged into the front set of pins?

 

[bettz]

I get nothing no fans spin it's like it's dead lol. The only thing is there is a
Green led flashing labelled sb_pwr when I switch the psu into standby

The headers into the motherboard?? Noob here is that the second pic? If so I did think it was weird why did they send 2 bits when they can just be plugged into the motherboard??

 

[Jetster]

The two in your hand are your power switch connectors. Read your manual and there are more then one ground. If you short the pwr to gnd on the board it will start

 

[bettz]

I've read the Manual but it offers no help as to the two cables.

 

[bettz]

I've just changed over the psu's and the lights now a constant green looks like i need a new PSU

 

[punisher186]

Confirm by doing the legendary paperclip test.

 

[bettz]

Confirm by doing the legendary paperclip test.
http://deron.meranda.us/create/case-modding/avocet/water-pump/atx-power-bypass.jpg

Will give it a go if i can find a paperclip do you think it could be due to the psu having a 8 pin atx & the antec only being 4 pin?

 

[Jetster]

No

Did you try shorting the power leads on the board?
http://www.ehow.com/how_7226194_make-computer-turn-motherboard.html

 

[bettz]

Ok so i've just tried the paperclip test and the fan on the psu is working fine

I'm still thinking its because the pus only has a 4 pin eatx can i get a 4 pin to 8 pin converter or would it damage my motherboard

 

[ron732]

I am assuming you have a Fusion 430 case. Here are links that should answer your questions about those wires.

What are the two connectors labeled M/B PWR & GND used for?

Where do/can I plug the 3-pin connector from my power supply?

I got them from this support page on the Antec web site. Hope they help and good luck with your build.

Fusion Black 430 Support Page

 

[bettz]

I am assuming you have a Fusion 430 case. Here are links that should answer your questions about those wires.

What are the two connectors labeled M/B PWR & GND used for?

Where do/can I plug the 3-pin connector from my power supply?

I got them from this support page on the Antec web site. Hope they help and good luck with your build.

Fusion Black 430 Support Page

Thanks hopefully i've sorted it by connecting the Two cables to a ground & 5+v on my motherboard the 3 pin plug i connected to the 3 pin plug that comes with the 24 pin psu plug does that sound right?

 

[ron732]

Okay so you have your wires from the case front panel connected to the display board and the display power wires are connected to the mobo. This is so you can turn on the system remotely or from the case front panel button. The three pin connector from the VFD/LCD module is connected to the three pin on the 24 pin psu plug. Presumably this is to supply power for the LCD and IR receiver.

It should work!!

 

[bettz]

Hoping it works there's no way to test it until i can get the psu to work i've ordered a 4 pin to 8 pin converter.I've also a be quiet psu on the way but hoping i can send that back and save some £££'s

Okay so you have your wires from the case front panel connected to the display board and the display power wires are connected to the mobo. This is so you can turn on the system remotely or from the case front panel button. The three pin connector from the VFD/LCD module is connected to the three pin on the 24 pin psu plug. Presumably this is to supply power for the LCD and IR receiver.

It should work!!

 

[ron732]

You don't have any local shops that you could pick up the adapter from? I know it costs more than ordering online but I'm not patient enough to wait for parts to be delivered so I can try out a new build.

 

[bettz]

I don't mind im on nights for the next 4 days I'd rather wait and take the slow & steady approach Builds coming along nicely

i5 3570k
Scythe Ninja Mini
Asus p8z77-m
4GB G.Skill RipJaws 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit F3
2TB Caviar Green HDD
OCZ 120GB Solid 3 SSD
TP-Link TL-WN951N

Just bought a MWK06 (Rii mini i6) to use as a remote

Just going to be a HTPC but i might sell my iMac and use this

You don't have any local shops that you could pick up the adapter from? I know it costs more than ordering online but I'm not patient enough to wait for parts to be delivered so I can try out a new build.

 

[ron732]

Nice build for an HTPC!! Let us know how you make out when you power up.

 

[bettz]

Right my 4 pin adapter came today no luck with psu

 

[Jetster]

you don't need an adapter for a 4 pin CPU 12 volt plug to a 8 pin board plug. It will work fine with just the 4 pin plugged in on one side just make sure it the right side. The adapter will do nothing. Its only for high wattage CPUs and overclocking. If you want to do it right get the proper PSU and don't use adapters



http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#4into8