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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