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Bugbyte · 06-19-2005, 01:12 PM

Yes, as long as you aren't using an auto startup/shutdown power supply like an Opus or Carnetix.

They way you've described it, you're simply extending the power button wires that are normally used to start the computer from the switch on the case. Make sure it is a momentary switch.

By the way, the term for what you're looking for is a "valet switch". It's called that because you use it to keep the computer turned off when a valet parks or retrieves the car.

Your application is a little different in that you want to use the switch to command startup and shutdown. A valet switch prevents the auto startup/shutdown controller from telling the computer to turn on.

06-19-2005, 01:12 PM	#4
Bugbyte Admin. Don't bug or I'll byte. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 4,842	Yes, as long as you aren't using an auto startup/shutdown power supply like an Opus or Carnetix. They way you've described it, you're simply extending the power button wires that are normally used to start the computer from the switch on the case. Make sure it is a momentary switch. By the way, the term for what you're looking for is a "valet switch". It's called that because you use it to keep the computer turned off when a valet parks or retrieves the car. Your application is a little different in that you want to use the switch to command startup and shutdown. A valet switch prevents the auto startup/shutdown controller from telling the computer to turn on. __________________ -Where in the world is the iBug? -Find out about theiBug -Attention Newbies! Have you seen the FAQ Emporium? -No time to figure it out? Take 5 minutes to view the Car PC 101 video Last edited by Bugbyte; 06-19-2005 at 01:15 PM.