Epc Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hello, I'm trying to build a computer using the carbide 300r case. I believe there's an issue with my case, it does not have a power switch cable. There are however two switches labeled as "Reset SW". Is it just a mistake regarding the labeling of the switches? Or is this the way it is supposed to be. I tried connecting one of those reset switches where the power switch would normally connect but it does not work, The computer doest not turn on at all. These are the components I'm trying to put together: Core i7 4770k Msi b85 g43 gaming motherboard. Corsair cs750m power supply Corsair vengance low profile 8 GB Ram Kingston 240 GB ssd Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Did the reset switch turn on the computer instead of the power button? Double check the connections with the motherboard user's manual and see if they are connected properly. If they both do not work and you have plugged the connectors properly, request an RMA to replace the front I/O panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epc Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Did the reset switch turn on the computer instead of the power button? Double check the connections with the motherboard user's manual and see if they are connected properly. If they both do not work and you have plugged the connectors properly, request an RMA to replace the front I/O panel. Hi thanks for the response. No matter what combination I try the computer does not turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epc Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Here's a picture of my cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Fitzgerald Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 It appears the factory accidentally installed two reset switches instead of one reset switch and one power switch. However, it shouldn't make a difference as long as you sort out which one goes where. I know these are obvious and you probably already tried them but, often, it's the obvious stuff that can slip by us. Is the computer plugged in (it happens to all of us at some time or another)? If the PSU has its own power switch, is it turned on (another obvious one that all of us have probably done at one time or another)? When you tried each reset switch connector, did you try both switches while each connector was plugged in? Also, did you try to manually shunt the two pins that the power switch is supposed to go to rule out a MOBO problem? Now this is a weird one that bit me in the rear on my current case (coughAnteccough). When I first plugged in the power switch connector, the PSU would shut down as though it was being shorted to ground. After doing the usual diagnostics (including muttering "sweet nothings" not quite under my breath), on a whim, I tried reversing the connector and that fixed it, which is totally weird since the switch is supposed to be non-polarized. Whatever, it works now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Short the two pins on the motherboard connector with a screwdriver and see if the computer turns on. If it does turn on, request an RMA to replace the front I/O panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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