Starting a comp outside a case

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Slartibartfast

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Hey all, I've got a mobo I want to test out but I don't have a case it will fit in. How do I get it to startup without being inside a case, do I just short the two pins the power switch connects to?
 
You can put a jumper on the two pins which the ON switch would connect to. Take the jumper off once it starts. Make sure to but the board on a non-conductive, relatively static free surface such as cardoard.
 
Yes, you can just touch a screwdriver to the 2x pins and it will turn on. Or if it's a long enough cable you could always plug in the power switch(mine are). Just put it on a wood desk, or cardboard, paper, and you'll be fine.
 
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