How do I run my PC outside it's case?

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

Hey,

I need to do some modifications to my case, but I don't want to be without my computer for that long. I figured I'd set it up on my desk, but then I got to thinking: How do I power it on?

Do I somehow jumper the power header on the mobo? I've never done this before so I'd like some professional advice.

Thanks,

Bryan

panchoman · Oct 12, 2007

you answered your own question, take a jumper and put it on the power header on your mobo. or use the onboard button on your mobo if you have em on yours like i do. put the mobo on like a box or something and make sure you dont touch it when its running lol.

Athlon2K15 · Oct 12, 2007

a simple flat head screw driver crossing the pins for a split second will power it on

panchoman · Oct 12, 2007

AthlonX2 said:
a simple flat head screw driver crossing the pins for a split second will power it on

i think jumpers are safer, wouldn't want that screwdriver to slip and stab the mobo lol.

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

Kewl....
now, if only I had a spare jumper! :eek:

panchoman · Oct 12, 2007

just grab a jumper from somewhere and hit the power header and put it back, thats what i do for cmos clearing lol, i take my memory voltage jumper lol.

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

Yeah, my board only has one jumper and it's for the BIOS, I shudder to think what would happen if I remove it while she's powered on...

panchoman · Oct 12, 2007

i dont think your bios will get cleared, only if the 2 special pins are touched, the extra pin and one of the special pins, nothing happens, the jumper's just there as a place holder sorta. though something simple like a push pin should work too lol

JacKz5o · Oct 12, 2007

Xoxide sells a kit which you just stick over the two pins and if you press the button it boots up. Kinda like the buttons on some of the 939 DFI boards.

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

Thanks fellers! I do appreciate the help!
Gonna start documenting the cut-over to water tonight!
The advice I've received from TPU memebers (and panchoman, in particular) has made this all possible!

Cheers,

Bryan

hat · Oct 12, 2007

If you have steady hands, flat screwdriver.

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

JacKz5o said:
Xoxide sells a kit which you just stick over the two pins and if you press the button it boots up. Kinda like the buttons on some of the 939 DFI boards.

Oooooh! That seems like a handy thing to have! I'm checking that out, NOW! :respect:

JacKz5o · Oct 12, 2007

Dr. Spankenstein said:
Oooooh! That seems like a handy thing to have! I'm checking that out, NOW!

Here it is

http://www.xoxide.com/hspc-atx-control-kit.html

Dr. Spankenstein · Oct 12, 2007

JacKz5o said:
Here it is

http://www.xoxide.com/hspc-atx-control-kit.html

!Muchas gracias!

Woah Mama! · Oct 12, 2007

Your main ATX power button on your case should just be screwed in to the front, if you are case modding then you may be taking the front panel off anyway? Just use that, I ran my old rig with one of those power connection leads for a few months. Would save buying a kit anyway.

ex_reven · Oct 12, 2007

Woah Mama! said:
Your main ATX power button on your case should just be screwed in to the front, if you are case modding then you may be taking the front panel off anyway? Just use that, I ran my old rig with one of those power connection leads for a few months. Would save buying a kit anyway.

Ditto that. Just use the two wires that link the mobo to the power switch and either use the button as well by removing it from the front panel or just touch the wires momentarily.

Oh and yeah, btw. DONT forget to ground your motherboard if its going to sit on your desk. Preferably using the mobo tray.

largon · Oct 12, 2007

ex_reven,
Mobo tray for grounding is not needed.
ATX connector has 8 grounds, EPS12v has 4, onboard molex has 2, GPU has 3.
That's 17 GND points.

The tray would be good for preventing shorts, though.

DaMulta · Oct 12, 2007

use anything conductive to touch the on pins for a sec

GLD · Oct 12, 2007

Biostar TForce boards are nice in that they have onboard power and reset switches. TForce FTW! :rockout:

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