turning a pc on

[butch81385]

ok, is there a way (even if it includes duct tape) to have a computer turn on as soon as it is plugged in?


also, i assume that i can have windows boot up and have a program run automatically from editing something in the registry, correct?

[pphalan]

Stick a tooth pick in the side of the on button. Easiest,cheapest,fastest way.

[butch81385]

will the computer turn on and stay on if the button is permenantly depressed?

[pphalan]

Yes....press it now and no difference, all it does is latch an SCR to the on state. Reset you know.

[rabidaardvark]

will the computer turn on and stay on if the button is permenantly depressed?

No or maybe.


Look at the front panel header on the mobo. Put a jumper on the PWR BTN one. Done.


Why do you want to do this is the next question.

[butch81385]

turning a computer into a full size juke box with touch screen. my brother wants to be able to just plug it in, and have it turn on automatically

[pphalan]

butch I am mistaken on that, that only works on some machines.

[rabidaardvark]

Plugging it in and pulling the plug seems more tedious than putting a toggle switch on it.




notice no one said anything about turning their wife or girlfriend on by plugging anything in, we must be growing up

[butch81385]

it is going in a full size arcade cabinet and will also have a ddr type game on it.

if i cut the wires from the current on switch, can i just add more wiring, and buy a switch at radio shack?

[rabidaardvark]

it is going in a full size arcade cabinet and will also have a ddr type game on it.

if i cut the wires from the current on switch, can i just add more wiring, and buy a switch at radio shack?

Yep, that should cover it.

[pphalan]

Yep, that should cover it.

Thats a better solution. Or just tap the existing wires to a new switch and you can turn it on from both points.

[rabidaardvark]

Thats a better solution. Or just tap the existing wires to a new switch and you can turn it on from both points.

And that's an even better one.

[Overclocked412]

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