Z270 Taichi: output to turn on a LED preboot?

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   I want to wire my case's power_on LED so I can find it in the dark to turn on my PC. The mother board is a Z270 Taichi.

Has anyone done something like this?

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Redwine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2019 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Redwine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Z270 Taichi: output to turn on a LED preboot? Posted: 01 Apr 2019 at 4:31am
	I want to wire my case's power_on LED so I can find it in the dark to turn on my PC. The mother board is a Z270 Taichi. Has anyone done something like this?

Redwine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2019 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Redwine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 5:21am
	Guess I'll be answering my own question. The motherboard has a USB 3 A-Type female connector. The USB is powered prior to turning on the computer. Parts List Old USB 2 printer cable 560 ohm resistor 3-pin fan power cable extension. The 3-pin fan power cable extension was used to connect the PC case's Power LED + and - connection. The old USB 2 printer cable connected to the motherboard USB. The 560 ohm resistor was used to limit current to the case's power switch LED. Works just the way I need.