How to get motherboard connections

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  1. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Pro. 64bit.
       #1

    How to get motherboard connections


    Hi people, Hope this correct place, I am looking for advice, help,comments, but mainly help. I have a

    lenovo K430 desktop, out of warranty, after two failed motherboards from lenovo I gave up and bought a new pc.

    However, not wishing to waste the hardware in the lenovo, (i7cpu 3rd gen) I obtained a new, less powerful

    board, it is a Asrock H61M-DGS R2.0. The problem I have, is that the connections in my pc do not fit

    the board, apart from ATX power and 12 volt power, is there a way round this, or have I goofed again? As

    you may have gathered I am more of a fitter than a mechanic, so simple please. Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by newbytinkerer; 28 May 2016 at 03:26. Reason: grammer
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  2. Posts : 2,047
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
       #2

    Prebuilt manufacturers usually use proprietary hardware for their Desktops.

    I've had the same problem with the Biostart G41D3+ Motherboard, the motherboard that came with my Prebuilt (MSI MS-7525) is made specifically on HP a6000 series Desktop case. The Power connector, HDD light, 20+4 Pin, were too far from the plug that it didn't fit so I bought a new case.

    You need to buy yourself a new case :)
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  3. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #3

    Hi,
    Sounds like you need a new power supply if I read you correctly.
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  4. Posts : 7,107
    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #4

    just a comment,
    swapping motherboards on a comp INVALIDATES an OEM licence key.

    Roy
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  5. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Pro. 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi, thanks for replies guys, I have retail disc for Windows 7.
    It is cables that came with case that do not fit, so a new power supply will not help.
    The cables that do not fit are a different size, IE. more pins, different make up, audio, com, panel, etc., so I take you to mean I buy case to specifically fit type of motherboard? Thanks again.
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  6. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #6

    Hi,
    New power supplies come with new wiring
    I'd get a modular one and you can use just the cables you need

    But yes the original oem power supply is only good for the oem mother board seems to me.
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    He`s talking about the front panel connections, the power, reset, headphone, mic etc. he`s not talking about the power supply.

    newbytinkerer, the only way to do what you want is to customize those cables by cutting them and getting the type that come with todays atx cases

    Either that or as Roastermen said buy a new case for the Asrock board.
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  8. Posts : 8,135
    Windows 10 64 bit
       #8

    A new case is the way to go, considering the proprietary connectors. As previously noted this is a common problem with OEM PC's. I used to work the Dell forums and the same issue with older Dell's that had a proprietary (and undocumented) front panel connector.

    34 Pounds (approx.) will get you a nice case.
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  9. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Pro. 64bit.
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hi guys, AddRam hit the nail, not sure good enough to cut any wires, looks like a new case on the way. Thanks again guys.
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  10. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #10

    Hi,
    Okay yea I had fun just on a new case how to get some of the connection to work
    I settled on the power button and usb3 ports working
    I never use the headphone connection so I left that alone
    No documentation on my old acer board around so it was all trial and error

    I'd still get another psu though the factory one has to still be a piece of junk.
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