I have always found that the connection of these various wires to the
motherboard is easy to get wrong. You have to be really careful that you
are not interpreting the instructions backwards/sideways/mirror
image/etc. . On top of that, you need a magnifying glass to read the
cryptic ID's on the motherboard and connectors.
Keep trying and good luck.
Tom Mayer
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> Thanks for for your kind reply. In addition to the neon light problem, the
> reset button wont funtion. I re-installed the connector and confirmed that
> it is in the correct position. Any assistance will be appreciated.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Light not functioning: Was: Help!
>
>
>
>> There should be a twisted pair of wires running from the back of the light
>> to a connector on the motherboard. Perhaps you did not see it, and did
>>
> not
>
>> connect it? At the end of the wires is a little plastic (male?) connector
>> that plugs into a pair of stiff wires (female connector) on the
>>
> motherboard.
>
>> With the motherboards that I have worked with (most recently Asus), there
>>
> is
>
>> a row of connectors that connect with those on the case for power, reset,
>> disk drive power, power on, speaker, etc.
>>
>> Dean
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 12:04 PM
>> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Light not functioning: Was: Help!
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the imput about the light. I do not know where to look for what
>> powers the neon light. Any advice would be appreciated.
>>
>> thanks
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 7:50 AM
>> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Light not functioning: Was: Help!
>>
>>
>>
>>> The front panel light is probably an LED, which stands for
>>>
> light-emitting
>
>>> diode. A diode will only let electricity run in one direction. So, if
>>>
> it
>
>>> will not light, then probably you have the connector on backward on the
>>> motherboard. Just turn it around, and it will likely work.
>>>
>>> Good luck with your build. Once the computer boots, the scary part is
>>>
>> over!
>>
>>> :)
>>>
>>> Dean Kukral
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 4:35 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Help!
>>>
>>>
>>> I resolved the problem.
>>> I did not properly wire the power switch, and the small power cable was
>>>
>> off
>>
>>> the motherboard connector. I powered up again. This time the monitor
>>>
> came
>
>> to
>>
>>> life, advising me what was installed in the computer. It was a beautiful
>>> sight.
>>> I still have to find out why the neon light in front of the case is not
>>> functioning. Also, I am not sure if I wired the front panel USB port
>>> correctly. I will be able to use the rear USB ports in the mean time.
>>> I now have to install the floppy drive, software, the operating system,
>>>
>> and
>>
>>> hope for the best. I guess the first build is always the most difficult
>>>
>> one
>>
>>>> [log in to unmask] wrote: I just tested my newly built system.
>>>> Nothing works, except for the green neon light on the motherboard. No
>>>>
>> CPU
>>
>>> fan, or case fans.
>>>
>>>> Help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>>
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