whirlybird7 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I've seen a lot of people install a power button on their cabinets to boot up the PC when it's pressed. I know you hook that button up to the motherboard, but how would you do that? Is there a special wire I would need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNTiGOD Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Here is some info to get you started. http://coolexpletive.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/how-to-replace-your-pcs-power-button.html?m=1 No special wires are needed. Only thing really necessary is to use a switch that is momentary/toggle. These are most arcade pushbuttons. Reason is that you don't want the computer to continuously get the signal to turn on when you are pressing the button. It would be like you are holding the power button down and would turn off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNTiGOD Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 If you get stuck you can always post a photo of your motherboard and some info of what model it is to get extra help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlybird7 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you get stuck you can always post a photo of your motherboard and some info of what model it is to get extra help. The power connecter I have is only 2 wires. The other 2 in this link is just for LED lights, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalzoic Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The power connecter I have is only 2 wires. The other 2 in this link is just for LED lights, correct? You basically just plug your button into the same pins on the motherboard the power button on your PC case was plugged into. Then set the PC to power cycle off with a button press in the settings. That's it. I use a standard arcade button hidden on top of my cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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