If your board has absolutely no labeling and you don’t have the OEM case, use a multimeter in continuity mode. Probe the ground pins (typically large copper traces) and match them to the power switch pins. The power switch pins will show a momentary short when the button is pressed.
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Note: Exact labeling and layout can vary by BIOS/board revision and by Foxconn OEM partners; treat this as the common mapping for boards in this series. If your board has absolutely no labeling and
| Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal | |-----|----------------|-----|-----------------| | 1 | HDD LED (+) | 2 | Power LED (+) | | 3 | HDD LED (-) | 4 | Power LED (-) | | 5 | Ground | 6 | Power Switch (+)| | 7 | Reset Switch (-)| 8 | Power Switch (-)| | 9 | NC (Reserved) | 10 | Key (No Pin) | : Tech Hardware Guides Reading Time : 8