[mythtv-users] Antec Fusion, MBR/PWR GND connector?

[Jan]

On 1/31/08, Marc <drayson at net1plus.com> wrote:
> Michael Nguyen wrote:
> > So, I have this Fusion case and I'm putting things together..  I've run
> > into a little confusion with the MBR/PWD GND connector that comes with
> > the case.  Supposedly, this allows for power on via the remote, but I'm
> > unclear as to where I plug this in.  The Antec FAQ says to plug it into
> > the "mainboard power pin", but I'm not sure what they're talking about.
> > The power switch is already plugging into the motherboard, so where does
> > this go?  Here is the FAQ entry:
> >
> > http://www.antec.com/us/support_roductInfo_FAQ.php?Qnumber=12&FAQno=24
> >
> > The English is really odd on that page but if anyone can tell me what I
> > need to do exactly, I'd be very appreciative.
>
> Sounds to me as if you connect those pins in place of the case-mounted
> "soft power on" switch. The MB pin is usually part of a header with
> other pins, like HDD LED etc.
>
> This would seem to mean that you now *have* to turn the unit on with the
> remote, I think it would be better to keep the case switch active by
> paralleling the wires, but don't blame me if you blow something up by
> trying this :-)
>
> _____________
>
> What I get from the directions are you plug the power button wires into the
> VFW/LCD board and the M/B PWD and GND into the board.
>
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Indeed you need to plu the two lose cables from the VFD unit into the
mainboard, where you plugged in the cable from the power switch
before. The power switch cable goes into the VFD unit instead.
I can confirm that you can still use the power switch this way and
possibly switch on the case with the remote (which I can't do yet, as
my MCE remote has not yes arrived...)

Rock on,
Jan