| Pin | Signal (Left Column) | Pin | Signal (Right Column) | | :-- | :--- | :-- | :--- | | 1 | HDD LED + (HDD Activity) | 2 | PWR LED + (Power LED) | | 3 | HDD LED - | 4 | PWR LED - | | 5 | Ground | 6 | Power Switch (PSIN) | | 7 | Reset Switch (Ground) | 8 | Ground | | 9 | +5V Standby (AUX) | 10 | NC / Empty (Key pin missing) |
Note: Pin 10 is physically missing (no pin) to prevent reverse connection.
The MIH61R is an LGA1155 motherboard (supporting Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge CPUs like the i5-2400, i7-2600, or i7-3770). It is old, but capable for a budget retro gaming PC or home server. dell mih61r mb front panel pinout
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While you are working on the front panel, know these other proprietary pitfalls:
Solution: Look for a black 2x5 header labeled F_PANEL, JFP1, FRONTPNL, or PANEL. On the MIH61R, it is often unlabeled. Check the BIOS edge of the board (near the CMOS battery). | Pin | Signal (Left Column) | Pin
Solution: You have connected the Power LED to the Power SW pins or vice versa. Double-check: Power SW is ONLY pins 2 & 4. Power LED is pins 8 & 10.
Pin 1 is usually marked with a triangle or a solid square pad. Note: Pin 10 is physically missing (no pin)