Power Switch (PWR SW) and Reset Switch (RESET SW) are NOT polarity-sensitive . They can be plugged in either way. Step-by-Step Installation:
Before starting, disconnect your PC from the power outlet.
While not strictly “front panel connectors,” users often confuse nearby headers.
Lights up a steady LED on your case to show the PC is powered on.
The header consists of two rows of pins. For LEDs, orientation matters (positive/negative), while for switches, it generally does not. Description Orientation Top Row (Pins 2 & 4) Power LED (indicates PC is on) Pin 2 (+), Pin 4 (-) Top Row (Pins 6 & 8) Power Switch (turns PC on/off) No polarity Bottom Row (Pins 1 & 3) HDD LED (shows disk activity) Pin 1 (+), Pin 3 (-) Bottom Row (Pins 5 & 7) Reset Switch (restarts the PC) No polarity Not Connected (empty pin) Additional Front Panel Headers
Reset SW, Reset SW, Power SW, Power SW, Ground Visual Layout (Looking at the pins)
Pin 10 is usually missing (a key pin) to help align the plug. If your plug has a blocked hole, it should align with Pin 10.
If unsure, trace the chassis cables (color coding is not standardized, but:
Connects to the two pins at the bottom-left.
On the Foxconn N15235, the front panel header is typically located on the of the motherboard. It is a dual-row pin header, usually consisting of 9 pins arranged in a 10-pin grid (with one pin missing to act as a key or guide).