Plug the Power LED connector. The positive (+) goes to Pin 2 , and negative (-) goes to Pin 4 .
The Dell part number for the original 5-pin cable assembly is .
Note: Pin 7 or 9 is often omitted by design to serve as a visual alignment key. Detailed Pinout Configuration
To connect the front panel headers to the Dell MIH61R motherboard, follow these steps: dell mih61r mb front panel pinout
Often used for a proprietary "Case Open" or intrusion sensor
Connect the positive colored wire to Pin 1 and the negative white or black wire to Pin 3 . If the LED does not flash during disk activity later, flip the connector around. Important Troubleshooting Tips
Dell MIH61R Go to product viewer dialog for this item. motherboard (found in the Inspiron 620 and Vostro 260) uses a proprietary 10-pin or 11-pin front panel header. Because Dell uses a non-standard layout, you must manually bridge specific pins to use a standard case's power button and LEDs. Front Panel Pinout (Standard Header) Plug the Power LED connector
Here is the specific layout for the MIH61R's main front panel header.
The front panel header is typically located along the bottom edge of the board. For the , the pin layout follows this configuration: Pin Number Positive (+) Indicates hard drive activity. 3 Negative (-) Connects to the cathode of the LED. 2 Positive (+) Indicates system power status. 4 Negative (-) Connects to the cathode of the LED. 5, 6 Power Switch Non-polarized Momentary contact to boot the PC. 7 Unused / Key Often a missing pin to help orient the plug. 8 Ground or linked to Pin 6 on some Dell harnesses. 9, 10 Generally not used for standard cases. Practical Installation Review
The USB 2.0 headers are separate from the main front panel header, usually found on the left side of the board. Note: Pin 7 or 9 is often omitted
Reverse the polarity on pins 1 and 3. LEDs are diodes; they only work when current flows the correct way. If it doesn't light one way, flip the connector.
Dell MIH61R MB Front Panel Pinout Guide: Powering Your System