How to connect front panel connectors to the motherboard

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Contact Kevin @ computerhelpmadeeasy.ie
When building a desktop computer you need to connect the power light, power switch, reset switch, hard drive activity light, a speaker for error code indication, front panel USB ports and front panel audio. So this video will show you how to install them with help from your motherboard user guide. If you need help with any of these connection or anything else to do with computers leave a comment or contact me through computerhelpmadeeasy.ie
Note:If your not sure which wire is the positive? All you need to do is check the back of the connector that's attached to the two wires and you will see an arrow which indicates the positive wire on that connector (This is shown on the hard drive connection in the video). You can also check with the manual that came with your desktop tower unit or check the tower unit manufacturers website.

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  • @Long-do1vj
    @Long-do1vj9 жыл бұрын

    Not a lot of guides cover this part of building a computer, thank you :^) Also could you do a video on connecting the fans into the motherboard?

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words Long! Yes I can do a video about connecting fans to the motherboard will make the video and but it up in the next few days! OK! Again thanks for your feedback! Always helpful and appreciated!

  • @SpartanCarlimus
    @SpartanCarlimus11 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Helped me finish up my first PC build. Saved me from going to my local PC shop and getting charged an arm and a leg

  • @jochemuitham5707
    @jochemuitham57077 жыл бұрын

    almost 5 years later, still helped me with the last bit of building my pc. Thanks mate!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the comment! glad it helped!

  • @stevenstew7697
    @stevenstew76978 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input on my OLD Dell update on the Dell front panel to my new ASUS H97M-plus motherboard w/32gb Dimm DDR3 . I removed the little green Dell switch and removed the Dell wires and connectors and installed new I.D. bit cables. (like your video) I had to adjust the ID of the new LED holes in the front panel with a step drill so the switch would fit. And then add a small square hole for the reset switch into the front panel and the setup was complete. Now I need to add the speaker ID bit cable jack. Today I'll be installing a new atx 750 watt power supply, a R/W DVD, 250GB HD, and the old HD with the new connection to Strata cable. You have been a great help. Thanks for your service. I'll keep watching for new stuff. I am trying to build a 3D Design graphic system for CAD/CAM to CNC setup. Thanks Dezrat.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! Enjoy the building process bud!

  • @saifty2007
    @saifty20079 жыл бұрын

    I wish you were here because I just want to give you a hug. Awesome video and the circling actually helped a lot. God bless and thank you again

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, Saif! Glad to help! Share the video it could help someone else!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the video on your channel!

  • @memeboy5485
    @memeboy54853 жыл бұрын

    Even though this video is 8 years old, but still is golddd

  • @austinryder5562
    @austinryder556211 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. This is what I would call a perfect video. You really don't find this quality often....

  • @orly1415e
    @orly1415e10 жыл бұрын

    Praise God !!! tnx Sir Kevin Colleran may God Bless you always, I'm a student on Comp Hardware Servicing your uploaded video helps me a lot.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome! plenty more to come! You can also request a video if you can't find one that helps you in a particular area of computing Hardware,software, networking and security! I'm glad it helped!

  • @orly1415e

    @orly1415e

    10 жыл бұрын

    thank in advance God Bless Colleran family

  • @DarkThroat
    @DarkThroat10 жыл бұрын

    This video was very helpful and informative, thank you very much! I'm gonna be building my first computer in a couple days and I'm really excited! I was a little unsure on how to the front panel connectors were wired to the motherboard, but now I know! Thank you again!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Zack!

  • @SlimeSolo
    @SlimeSolo7 жыл бұрын

    This guide was SO helpful! Thanks so much, this was the only guide I found they explained and showed this part, and i didn't want to make a mistake and break pins on my motherboard.

  • @bpak4767

    @bpak4767

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please show where the front panel is of MSH81TV MOTHERBOARD

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you gregocr, always glad to here such delightful comments. Best of luck with your PC build...

  • @theuninteractivehd9628
    @theuninteractivehd96287 жыл бұрын

    KEVIN MATE YOU ARE A BLOODY LEGEND, THANK YOU SO MUCH CHEERS

  • @jonsnow4770
    @jonsnow47703 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, sir. Keep doing this because you're helping a lot of people out. Thanks.

  • @baq8680
    @baq86808 жыл бұрын

    Nice job showing how to install the front i/o connectors... I screwed it up and wasn't sure from the manual... this video made is easy... thanks!!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +B Quinn Glad it helped, B!

  • @patosuave
    @patosuave2 жыл бұрын

    Your video was a lot of help in 2022 to assemble a very old PC, thank you bro

  • @buildingapc490
    @buildingapc49010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, it's nice to see an upclose view of the pin connectors. I bought the Asus Z87 Pro and was a bit intimidated by all of the connections that come with the case. You video was very helpful and educational. Cheers

  • @Tariqhamd
    @Tariqhamd10 жыл бұрын

    Thaaaaaank you man! You saved my life!!! My pc wasn't able to power on and with ur video I disconnected my power butten wires and reinsert them and it worked! Woohoooo I love you man :D

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tariq, I'm glad it helped! If ya need help with any other problems I'm live on my website every day! Kevin

  • @Tariqhamd

    @Tariqhamd

    10 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Colleran can you please give me your skype name or how I can contact you ?

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tariq My Skype name is "kevinchme" But all you have to do to connect with me is go through Google+ Hangout just go to my Google + page and follow my page and we can connect anytime! By the way It's 5am in the morning here in Ireland! and i need to get some sleep, but you can contact me tomorrow at any time that suits you OK!

  • @Tariqhamd

    @Tariqhamd

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and I will need your help really soon. You're a great man Kevin :) really thanks bro

  • @ManOfTheDerp
    @ManOfTheDerp10 жыл бұрын

    This is the bit that confused me so much for some reason but this video helped loads, thanks!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome, ManOfTheDerp

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it cleared up the issue for you.

  • @ghostofdota
    @ghostofdota10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. Cleared up an issue we were having with the positive/negative connections.

  • @JackDoonerMusic
    @JackDoonerMusic10 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, clear instructions. It cleared up a lot of things I had on my mind.

  • @welnahhas
    @welnahhas10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin that video was exactly what I searched for and educated me very well

  • @silversurfer9166
    @silversurfer91668 жыл бұрын

    Top! Best detailed Introduction about connecting the front panel i have ever seen. Thanks a lot!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Heino Hallenbad Glad it helped!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Waleed Abdel, I'm delighted it helped you, thanks for your kind words

  • @kenwayjohn2919
    @kenwayjohn291910 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your help. Finally i know how to connect front panel. Thanks to you.

  • @jonathanbigg7
    @jonathanbigg711 жыл бұрын

    This was really well done! Got the point across with information that I needed thanks!

  • @pulemec
    @pulemec9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks,i'm learning from you !

  • @paras5345
    @paras534510 жыл бұрын

    nice voice with perfect work

  • @leeham38
    @leeham3810 жыл бұрын

    Cheers for the video, and from a guy from Galway! My family all live there :)

  • @qqqn1508
    @qqqn150810 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much ! This is the only part that diffren in all mother boards ....

  • @SamVinogar
    @SamVinogar11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Buddy. It saved me lot of time. Your video and explanation is so clear than others. Keep rocking.

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    Hi SpartanCarlimus, I'm delighted that this video has help you... happy computing

  • @ryan-oo3lh
    @ryan-oo3lh11 жыл бұрын

    Everything is clear now. Thanks for a good explanation.

  • @caydpoe98
    @caydpoe9811 жыл бұрын

    I was nervous about building a new computer but this helped all my problems. PC: Intel Core i5 3570k, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, EVGA GeForce GTX 660Ti Super Clocked 2gb.

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks... glad to help. Go on Galway... Nice to hear from a fellow Galway man...

  • @lokeshballa9722
    @lokeshballa972210 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help this helped me a lot to understand how the front panel is connected.

  • @panditbadit
    @panditbadit9 жыл бұрын

    You have a great voice. Very soothing

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! panditbadit!

  • @daljinderkaur4409
    @daljinderkaur44097 жыл бұрын

    Really great!! Please make more videos on different parts of Motherboard seperatly!! THANKS

  • @kirstynloftus826
    @kirstynloftus8267 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Went to a camp where we built PCs yet they blanked on the front panel connecters. This was really easy to follow and my computer is now up and running, so thanks once again! :)

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    7 жыл бұрын

    i'm glad it helped! thanks for the comment! always appreciated.

  • @willman808
    @willman8088 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Helped me out!

  • @DnBGenie
    @DnBGenie10 жыл бұрын

    helpful video, greetings from northern ireland!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    your welcome and have a great Christmas...

  • @gregocr
    @gregocr11 жыл бұрын

    wauu never so clear ! i hope to build a new one in a few months, congrats from Dominican Republic...

  • @FJheals
    @FJheals11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, best video on youtube for explaining this. 10/10

  • @m00x
    @m00x11 жыл бұрын

    So good. Couldn't be better than this ! Thanks Buddy....

  • @MangoMochi_
    @MangoMochi_9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It helped me out about the plus and negatives.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kathleen Tran You're welcome! Kathleen

  • @KingShrykull92

    @KingShrykull92

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Colleran This part has always confused me as well. How do you determine positives and negatives? The manual doesn't say anything about it, just where to plug them in. The video explains it very well, but all motherboards are different and these cables are sometimes different colours.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you! They are types of front panel connectors with no standard way of installing them! But in my experience all connectors in the front panel of a case have little arrows indicating that it's the positive! that's a standard that is adhered to here in Europe. And as far as i recall it's that same in the USA! Hope that helps! Here is a link to a video I done a about a 18 months showing you the arrows on the connectors if you want to have a look the front panel connections are shown @ 38 minutes into the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHurmrBtoqqZcaw.html

  • @KingShrykull92

    @KingShrykull92

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Colleran Thanks! I live in the UK by the way. :P I knew about the arrows, but the manual and the mobo did not identify the positives and negatives for everything, though that was before I realised "grounded" was basically the negatives. I got the PC working in the end. :)

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ya It can be a bit off putting, the way the manual identify the connections, the companies just don't care all they want is your money! It's nice when you can work it out for yourself though! I find that there is nothing we can't do if we just put our minds to work! Good for you bud!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your kind words, I'm glad it helped

  • @megahello9029
    @megahello90297 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I lost my manual but luckily i had the same motherboard what you had

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    7 жыл бұрын

    glad it helped!

  • @salgonzalez3232
    @salgonzalez32327 жыл бұрын

    nice video.nice closeup of when plugging them in.

  • @redgepangan2174
    @redgepangan21749 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir Kevin!! Your video help us a lot. Great explanation. Thanks for uploading educational videos like this. God bless! Looking forward for more videos.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! redge pangan, for the kinds words

  • @MrArgy333
    @MrArgy33311 жыл бұрын

    Ok thank you very much. I dont have the problem with the front panel audio connection. I have already found that one and pluged it in. My question was about the ac 97 that was attached to the same cable that the hd audio was, as i didnt see it in any internet guides and there is nothing mentioned about ac 97. Thanks again :)

  • @SL-ry6jm
    @SL-ry6jm5 жыл бұрын

    thank for this video. i fix my computer.😊😀😀☺😁. god bless you bro

  • @kelcior
    @kelcior10 жыл бұрын

    Great guide, thank you for sharing. It will come handy.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome Kelt!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you FJheals, much appreciated

  • @ourclock
    @ourclock8 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial on connectors.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Banto o Thanks! Glad it helped!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gabriel, your very welcome...and here's a greeting from Galway, Ireland

  • @chestboy
    @chestboy9 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Clear, clean and easy to follow. Well done.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for the kind words! Oliver

  • @gabrielmontana9211
    @gabrielmontana921110 жыл бұрын

    thks a lot..very clear your explanation about conectors..greeting from jujuy, argentina

  • @las8is
    @las8is11 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much for this video, it was a massive help!

  • @cravingbulletsphan1333
    @cravingbulletsphan133311 жыл бұрын

    Dude nice video thanks a lot. You should do more videos about all PC parts and how to put them.

  • @shiv889
    @shiv88910 жыл бұрын

    This video really helped me a lot. Thank you

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    your very welcome...

  • @tomislavdelac4220
    @tomislavdelac422010 жыл бұрын

    That is so simple! Thanks for the vid. Liked

  • @ntech722
    @ntech7229 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome! Vee

  • @StarmanPower
    @StarmanPower9 жыл бұрын

    An excellent video, well presented. Show you how to do it!! Thanks Kevin.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Hiram Diaz You're very welcome! Hiram and thank you for sharing my video! :^)

  • @acerolagt
    @acerolagt11 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, Iam from Brazil, and don't have any video, good like that, Congrats. :)

  • @josemariavilla3891
    @josemariavilla389111 жыл бұрын

    ay am spick in spanish, Hola, hablo español pero, entendi viendo gracias, sos una gran persona, que Dios te bendiga.

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rashid, first check your audio jack is plugged into the correct jack plug, this plug is "green". the next thing to check is did you build the pc yourself if you did then check that you plugged in the audio connector to the correct internal connection on the motherboard. Last thing to check is test the rear audio jack first that is again the green jack plug then see if you have audio. If you think they are all ok then uninstall driver and restart your pc that will install default audio.

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you got it sorted

  • @noxewalks
    @noxewalks10 жыл бұрын

    very nice video dude... helped me a lot!

  • @ralph1628
    @ralph162810 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this vid. I have a better understanding now.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    you're very welcome

  • @TheRoshan89
    @TheRoshan898 жыл бұрын

    great video thanks a lot! i've been building gaming computers since I was 16, im 26 now lol, and this part ALWAYS confused the hell out of me, finally decided to look it up and you gave a good explanation!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TheRoshan89 Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad it helped!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Deazel, that's interesting... usb connectors on motherboards usually channel there power from a common power supply line track. i will make note of that thanks for that....kevin

  • @MrGrrr21
    @MrGrrr2111 жыл бұрын

    Great video really helped! Thanks so much

  • @mingilambikas248
    @mingilambikas24811 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, it really help me out!

  • @RyanStarcraftProtoss
    @RyanStarcraftProtoss11 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. My computer has a very similar front panel.

  • @RelentlessProcrastination
    @RelentlessProcrastination10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, helped a lot!!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    you're very welcome...

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    yes JFP2 are usually for "extra" front panel connection, if you're case does not have extra connections, then that's fine. so just connect up the connections you do have. hope that clears it up for you.

  • @mine7741
    @mine77412 жыл бұрын

    This tutorial was helpful

  • @Xiollele
    @Xiollele5 жыл бұрын

    You saved me. Thank you!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Glad it helped!

  • @lynettemcg3899
    @lynettemcg38997 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful, thanks so much.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    7 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it helped lokesh

  • @brucey39
    @brucey397 жыл бұрын

    Very good and clear video .

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    7 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the comment! much appreciated!

  • @coroamaelena-doruta4157
    @coroamaelena-doruta41578 жыл бұрын

    You saved my life!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @Fedepp29
    @Fedepp29 Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much, you save my life

  • @MrPashaJatt
    @MrPashaJatt11 жыл бұрын

    thank u bro......manual help me alot..

  • @engineergazlowe
    @engineergazlowe9 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me and my friend alot so thank you :) :)

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Hi bud! I'm glad it helped! and thank you for your kind words!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME10 жыл бұрын

    Hi Saurabh, your very welcome... glad to help.

  • @TimTitan50
    @TimTitan5010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help, good video :D

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Tim...

  • @angelthman1659
    @angelthman16599 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this was helpful.

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    angelthman You're welcome!

  • @flatron1707
    @flatron17075 жыл бұрын

    Thank you you save my day👌

  • @nina1687
    @nina16879 жыл бұрын

    this is so helpful, thank you!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Nina Nina You're welcome!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenneth, Glad to help...

  • @RobbySaiff
    @RobbySaiff8 жыл бұрын

    lovely video, thank you very much!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Roberto Eiras Jorge João You're welcome! Roberto

  • @AtikBayraktar
    @AtikBayraktar11 жыл бұрын

    best explanation ever.

  • @Edmundostudios
    @Edmundostudios11 жыл бұрын

    I will be using the same HDD and motherboard the only things I will be replacing are the case and the power supply along with an additional GPU so the windows OEM licence should be intact. Thanks for the tip about trailing the pin colours back to the switches, I managed to use a screw driver to figure out the pwr pins by shorting the two that turned it on so that should hopefully not be a problem. I'll just have to figure out which one is the the HDD led once I get the new case and psu.

  • @kathleentangunan
    @kathleentangunan9 жыл бұрын

    hi sir! just watch your video. thanks a lot. It really help us. great job :)

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Kathleen, your welcome!

  • @tuckerpro
    @tuckerpro11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this video helped me solve a puzzle

  • @SpicyAl3000
    @SpicyAl300010 жыл бұрын

    great vid, thanks much mate!

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    10 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome

  • @kenjen8193
    @kenjen819311 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this video... i got some idea how to install the front panel of the mobo.

  • @skd
    @skd8 жыл бұрын

    My front audio connectors are not grouped up, i have to place them pin by pin :( any guides on that? wich color goes where? :(

  • @KevinColleranCHME

    @KevinColleranCHME

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Serial Killers Documentaries Hi Bud! Do a search for connecting the front panel audio buy using the motherboard model number! There is bound to be a guide somewhere on the web...OK!

  • @KevinColleranCHME
    @KevinColleranCHME11 жыл бұрын

    re-use is always a good idea, you do not need all the connectors you have mentioned above like power led, but speaker is important. Check the motherboard it may have one built in, but you can get away without having it. The thing is if there is a problem with your system you will not here any beeps that can indicate that there is a problem without having a system speaker it's purpose is to i beep a few times telling you there is a problem. you should get one for pennies and just plug into mobo

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