can't you make a schematic of the old hook-up and determine what you have
and make-up a crossover schematic? seems you have all you need to figure it
out on your own by simply taking the time to figure it out.....or not.

On 3/19/09, peter shkabara <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I may have goofed in buying a Dell Optiplex GX280 motherboard to put in my
> wife's computer. It was a good deal on e-Bay! All went well in adapting the
> mechanical fit (I am a retired electronics/computer engineer). However, the
> front panel controls such as power switch, restet button, and various
> indicator lights are connected to the mother board through a multi-pin IDC
> connector. What I can't seem to find on the net is the pin connection
> diagram so that I can connect my own wires to the proper circuits.
>
> Can anyone on the list get me the circuit diagram that will identify the
> pin
> functions of the Dell front panel connector? I already downloaded the
> reference manual from Dell, but it only identifies the connectors on the
> motherboard, but does not give the pin designations of the specific
> connector.
>
> Thank  you for any help.
>
> Peter Shkabara
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