Where put 2nd set P- leds: 20pin/ A7N8X?

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Help, please. Trying to hook up case switch wires to 20-pin connector.
Got 2 sets of Pled + & - wires--white-&-green, and white-&-red. I'm
assuming top row is 1-10 & bottom row is 2-10. If so, I've wired red &
white to 1 & 3 for "Pled, + & -". Put 4-pin speaker on top row, last 4
pns(7,8,9,10).
I've put reset on bottom right end 2 pins(19 & 20)9th & 10th to right
on bottom . Using no Keyboard lock. Not planning any wire to SMI, the 4th
pin, left-to-rt.(pin 14)on bottom. Put ATX-power to 16 & 17 (pins 6 & 7 on
bottom).
Again, where to put the 2nd set of P-led wires (white-&-green)?


r w
p+ p- s p k r
* * * * * *
Assuming: x - x - - - x x x x =1-10
- - - - - x x - x x =11-20
* * * *
atx reset
Obviously, "TFM" is not clear on this. Thanks, in advance, PLEASE! s
 
"sdlomi2" said:
Help, please. Trying to hook up case switch wires to 20-pin connector.
Got 2 sets of Pled + & - wires--white-&-green, and white-&-red. I'm
assuming top row is 1-10 & bottom row is 2-10. If so, I've wired red &
white to 1 & 3 for "Pled, + & -". Put 4-pin speaker on top row, last 4
pns(7,8,9,10).
I've put reset on bottom right end 2 pins(19 & 20)9th & 10th to right
on bottom . Using no Keyboard lock. Not planning any wire to SMI, the 4th
pin, left-to-rt.(pin 14)on bottom. Put ATX-power to 16 & 17 (pins 6 & 7 on
bottom).
Again, where to put the 2nd set of P-led wires (white-&-green)?


r w
p+ p- s p k r
* * * * * *
Assuming: x - x - - - x x x x =1-10
- - - - - x x - x x =11-20
* * * *
atx reset
Obviously, "TFM" is not clear on this. Thanks, in advance, PLEASE! s
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This would be a job for the case manual - the case manual should
explain why there are two LEDs.

If there are two LEDs, some people use the second LED for a
"message" LED. When a motherboard has a driver for this, the
LED on the case lights up when you have email, or some other
event that the software uses to drive the LED. When the motherboard
doesn't have a message LED output, then you leave the wires
disconnected.

If a set of wires is not essential to the operation of the
computer, they can be disconnected. Coil up the wire neatly
and put it out of the way, so it doesn't fall into any moving
parts, like a case fan. You can use tie wraps (nylon straps)
for a professional job.

HTH,
Paul
 
This would be a job for the case manual - the case manual should
explain why there are two LEDs.
Click to expand...

Was a cheap case; even from Newegg. But a rather sturdy constructed
unit--just no manual.
If there are two LEDs, some people use the second LED for a
"message" LED. When a motherboard has a driver for this, the
LED on the case lights up when you have email, or some other
event that the software uses to drive the LED. When the motherboard
doesn't have a message LED output, then you leave the wires
disconnected.

If a set of wires is not essential to the operation of the
computer, they can be disconnected. Coil up the wire neatly
and put it out of the way, so it doesn't fall into any moving
parts, like a case fan. You can use tie wraps (nylon straps)
for a professional job.

HTH,
Paul
Click to expand...
Thank you, Paul, for the advice. I'd previously guessed what to do w/2
of these mobos, was not sure, but lucked out. Then had a disastrophe w/the
3rd--think I merely failed to fully insert cpu before sliding the latch over
the zero-force receptacle. Burned up a cpu. Became gun-shy. So, here I
came; feel much better now with your reply, and shall continue with
confidence in the AM.. Thank you for a timely reply. s
 
sdlomi2 said:
Help, please. Trying to hook up case switch wires to 20-pin connector.
Got 2 sets of Pled + & - wires--white-&-green, and white-&-red. I'm
assuming top row is 1-10 & bottom row is 2-10. If so, I've wired red &
white to 1 & 3 for "Pled, + & -". Put 4-pin speaker on top row, last 4
pns(7,8,9,10).
I've put reset on bottom right end 2 pins(19 & 20)9th & 10th to right
on bottom . Using no Keyboard lock. Not planning any wire to SMI, the 4th
pin, left-to-rt.(pin 14)on bottom. Put ATX-power to 16 & 17 (pins 6 & 7 on
bottom).
Again, where to put the 2nd set of P-led wires (white-&-green)?


r w
p+ p- s p k r
* * * * * *
Assuming: x - x - - - x x x x =1-10
- - - - - x x - x x =11-20
* * * *
atx reset
Obviously, "TFM" is not clear on this. Thanks, in advance, PLEASE! s
Click to expand...


Given that you said one set of wires is red/white and the other green/
white, I suspect one is to be used for a Power LED(green) and the other
for HDD activity(red). This would be the most typical config. So you
may wish to put the green/white set on Pins 1&3 and put the red/white
set to the IDELED1 pins which are slightly offset from the 20 pin
connection, unless you wish to use that LED for another function.

Rob
 
Rob said:
Given that you said one set of wires is red/white and the other green/
white, I suspect one is to be used for a Power LED(green) and the other
for HDD activity(red). This would be the most typical config. So you
may wish to put the green/white set on Pins 1&3 and put the red/white
set to the IDELED1 pins which are slightly offset from the 20 pin
connection, unless you wish to use that LED for another function.

Rob
Click to expand...
Thx, Ron. Makes sense--may just try it. s
 
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