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    Useless power button

    Hopefully this will be one of my last questions. The only thing still unclear after this is the monitor hookup.

    Anywhoo,
    I have an opus psu that I will use to have the computer start up with the ignition. I also have a momentary button that I fabricated into a panel. Well obviously I won't be turning on the computer myself. What could I use this button for? The only idea I had was a reset button, which how would I wire up to the opus psu? I also plan on using a valet switch to prevent everything from turning on.

    I hope I was clear enough, thanks for your time

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    If you want to use it as a reset button, it would go to the motherboard, not the PSU.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
    How about the Wiki?



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    if you dont have a keyboard, a control+alt+delete macro? or reset. something to get ya out of trouble.
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    Awesome guys, thanks! It has been too long since I've looked at the power headers on the mobo. I was able to run my power button as a reset...thanks again!

    ...although the macro sounds fun too! lol

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