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SirPeale:
I'm trying to add a picture, but my USB does not appear to be working.  I'm trying to install Service Pack One now, which might clear that up.

But pretty much, that do-dad I spoke of in my last post?  Slip it on the motherboard power on button connector.  

The wiring diagram is actually already in this thread.  On the first page, I believe.
Witchboard:
Cool.  Glad you figured it out.  I'll have to give it a try when I reach that part of my project.  Don't forget to add this thread to the "links of interest" sticky.  ;)
SirPeale:

--- Quote from: Witchboard on June 09, 2004, 12:06:21 pm ---Cool.  Glad you figured it out.  I'll have to give it a try when I reach that part of my project.  Don't forget to add this thread to the "links of interest" sticky.  ;)

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Way ahead of you.  Already did it as soon as I figured it out.

You can try it now; it should work on any ATX motherboard.
SirPeale:
One last thing.  This setup won't do anything about shutting the cabinet, or Window, down.  It just brings the machine up on powerup.
danny_galaga:

--- Quote from: Peale on June 09, 2004, 11:40:50 am ---Got it!  It works flawlessly!

Pulled a 50v 10uf cap out of an old power supply and stuck it into a motherboard accessory connector.  Boots right up!  This is flippin' awesome!  We now have an answer to the ATX power supply problem that has plagued millions for centuries!!!!!!!


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and even more simply than my relay! Good one. My next cab I
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