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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Dell Inspiron 530S starting problem.

    I am fixing a Dell Inspiron 530S Desktop Computer. It has a Foxconn G33M02 Micro ATX Motherboard. It is not starting and it has a switch panel(in a single sealed block) on the front of the M/C with Power, Audio and USB connections. Each have a different connector block on the board. There are 5 pins on the Power block and I do not know which ones are for the power button...so that I can jump it to start.
    The block has no ID's on it, however they should be for power, the led and I don't know what else...since it has no reset.
    If anyone has a clue on which pins it uses to start, how to identify them or if I can start it elsewhere I'd sure appreciate it.
    The Dell site has a site, but it does not identify which wire goes to where !

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    Just try each combination of pin pair in turn. In my experience, the pairs always run horizontally, I've never come across a vertical pair yet. You cannot hurt anything by shorting out the wrong pair, so you don't need to worry about that.
    Nick.

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    The Foxconn G33M02 is the OEM motherboard for several Dell computers, and is listed on Foxconn's website as the G33M-S.

    http://www.ehow.com/list_7515591_fox...fications.html

    Seems the manual and drivers are here.
    http://www.foxconnsupport.com/downlo...eywords=&sort=

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    I couldn't get a download from the Foxconn site. I tried it numerous times.....thanks for the idea though.
    I'll try the jumpers when I get the new power supply in...tomorrow or the next day. From an MVP it sounds sensible.

    Thanks go y'all.

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    I've made the 'Motherboard Manual : Easy Guide' .pdf from that page available here:
    Here's a quick text rundown of the 9-pins on the front panel block you're looking for:
    1 2 3 4
    o o o o
    o o o o o

    5 6 7 8 9

    Pins 1&2 are for the Power LED
    Pins 3&4 are for the Power Switch
    Pins 5&6 are for the Hard Drive LED
    Pins 7&8 are for the Reset Button
    Pin 9 does not connect to anything

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    Repaired !

    Thanks everybody. Got the computer running and everything is AOK. Thanks for the assistance...couldn't have done it otherwise !

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    Glad to be of help!

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    Good to hear that you got it sorted out
    Nick.

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