>A "momentary"  switch is like the reset switch or your door bell, i.e. it's
>only closed as long as you hold it.
>A "permanent" switch is like the power or light switch, i.e. it's closed (or
>open) until you change it.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:  Art Sauder [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Tuesday, May 26, 1998 10:21 PM
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       [PCBUILD] Switch Nomenclature
>
>Just started assembling my first machine and was wondering if someone could
>clue me in on the meaning of "momentary" vs "permanent" as they refer to
>power switches. I have an ATX case and am putting a Shuttle HOt 603 in it.
>I am trying to figure out which connectors on the mainboard to plug the
>power s/w on the front of the case to. There are two connectors on the
>mobo, one is for a "permanent" switch and the other for a "momentary" switch.
>
>TIS   Art