Generally I place the mb connector with the identifying label facing out but all the mb manuals have alignment based on the + side of the connector. Is the white wire generally +?
Any better way to tell? I'd hope there's some better way than trial and error.
ATX case connector to mb plugs--which is +?
ATX case connector to mb plugs--which is +?
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I assume you're talking about the header for the power switch, reset switch, HDD & power LED?
Polarity makes no difference whatsoever except for the LEDs. If you reverse the LED connectors you won't damage them - they just won't work.
There's no consistent standard that I've ever found. Just try them one way, then the other.
Polarity makes no difference whatsoever except for the LEDs. If you reverse the LED connectors you won't damage them - they just won't work.
There's no consistent standard that I've ever found. Just try them one way, then the other.
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the wire colors (unfortunately) dont always seem to be a good indicator
look closely at the pin listings in the manual, then on the jumper itself look on the back side for a lil arrow...that designates +
look closely at the pin listings in the manual, then on the jumper itself look on the back side for a lil arrow...that designates +
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