Is it possible to use keyboard/mouse to turn pc on ?

Hello,

A few days ago my Asus desktop pc will only turn on by pressing power on button several times until pc starts..so i
ordered another power switch cable from Asus spares ...but unfortunately the one ordered did not come with the plastic switch holder as it is unavailable....i can't use this pc now.

When fitting the power switch into the existing holder one of the lugs inside the holder broke therefore the small power microswitch does not sit in properly.

My question is can... another mouse be used to turn on pc...by assigning say the right mouse button as 'power on'

I believe you have go into the bios-power management settings somewhere ...and would plugging a secondary mouse cause some issues with the main primary one.

Using a back up pc for now.

Thank you

If you have a PS2 socket then there may be an entry in the bios to use the keyboard to start the PC probably under power settings or APM or similar, you can use the switch to startup to get into the bios.
Or
Glue the switch in place with superglue.

treblefree said:

My question is can... another mouse be used to turn on pc...by assigning say the right mouse button as 'power on'

"If" you can get into the PC's BIOS and "if" your BIOS supports it, there's an option to power the PC on by mouse or keyboard...


However, I'm unable to verify if a wireless mouse or keyboard would work because it seems this option is no longer listed in my recent BIOS update so I can't test it. FYI, the image above is from different BIOS posted online.

Sorry for delay in reply...still have issues with power switch..have searched Amazon for various replacement Pc momentary switch
and on checking there are only 2 connections on most of them... i have not found one that has 4 wires and on my Asus power switch there is a 10 way connector to the motherboard with 4 wires in connector ie starting from left side..red,black,white and green ...does any member know where i can purchase a relevant one

I have managed to find from Asus motherboard connections and have attached a relevant section

Thank you

Have you checked the asus forums or contacted asus? What is the case model? Post pictures of the switch and any markings.

Start by getting the pin out diagram for the motherboard. If just a case issue, I would put the MB into a new case. The actual cable with all of the wires is just a jumper, not the actual switch. It allows connection between the case and mb.

Never thought of contacting Asus forums...thanks for reply.

I will see what they say.

All i want is power switch holder which Asus do not do anymore.

Thanks for reply ..

Attached is image of the plastic power switch holder which i am hunting for