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This is my first build from scratch.  I have a quick and simple question about my H97 Anniversary mobo.  All the connections from the case to the board seem to be laid out simply and easily enough, and almost all the connectors are very clear as to orientation, but I ran into a little confusion when attempting to make the System Panel Header connections.  I have 3 separate 2-pin connectors from the case: HDLED, Reset, and Power.  The connection points on the mobo are not very clear, so I'm not sure as how to connect.  Are the connectors in pairs from top-to-bottom?  Or do the connectors go left-to-right as shown by the brackets in the manual's diagram?  I'm assuming white wires in each pair are common, so the colored wires in each pair should go to + pins, correct?  If anyone can clarify, I'd appreciate it.  Thanks.

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flon_klar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote flon_klar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: First Time Builder Question Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 11:56pm
	Hi- This is my first build from scratch. I have a quick and simple question about my H97 Anniversary mobo. All the connections from the case to the board seem to be laid out simply and easily enough, and almost all the connectors are very clear as to orientation, but I ran into a little confusion when attempting to make the System Panel Header connections. I have 3 separate 2-pin connectors from the case: HDLED, Reset, and Power. The connection points on the mobo are not very clear, so I'm not sure as how to connect. Are the connectors in pairs from top-to-bottom? Or do the connectors go left-to-right as shown by the brackets in the manual's diagram? I'm assuming white wires in each pair are common, so the colored wires in each pair should go to + pins, correct? If anyone can clarify, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

parsec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 04 May 2015 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 4996	Post Options Post Reply Quote parsec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 2015 at 12:34am
	The picture in the manual is clear IMO, but if you've never used this header before they can be confusing on any mother board. The pin connections are horizontal, or left to right as you wrote. So the bottom row of five pins has the HDLED connections as the two pins on the left, and the Reset connection are the two pins on the far right. The middle pin is not used. The top row of four pins has the Power LED as the two pins on the left, and Power Button are the two pins on the right. The cabling used on a PC case is different between manufactures, but your description of the cables and their wiring sounds correct.


flon_klar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Oct 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote flon_klar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 2015 at 1:34am
	Thanks for your response. Your diagram shows different information from the diagram I am using. (I would post a picture, but I seem to be having trouble with that. Please click on link below to see image.) However, I will use your information to see if I can resolve my issue. Thanks. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207410895698178&set=a.1283590977462.2042606.1460744465&type=3&theater Edited by flon_klar - 13 Oct 2015 at 1:42am