Foxconn N15235 Motherboard Front Panel Connectors (INSTANT ✰)

If silkscreen is unreadable:

Before closing the case, ensure:

The Foxconn N15235 front panel header follows a mostly standard Intel pinout with a key (missing pin 10). The only slight deviation is the reset button using a dedicated GND on pin 5 instead of sharing with Power SW GND. By following the pin table in Section 3, you can successfully connect power, reset, and LEDs.

If your case has a single-block front panel connector (common in Dell/HP), it will not fit directly – you must use individual jumpers or an adapter. foxconn n15235 motherboard front panel connectors

For further assistance, provide the exact Acer model number (e.g., Veriton M261) and case connector types. Always double-check with a multimeter if uncertain.

The Foxconn N15235 is a micro-ATX (often proprietary layout) motherboard primarily used in OEM systems like Acer Veriton and Acer Aspire desktops. Unlike retail motherboards, OEM boards sometimes use non-standard pinouts, making front panel connection confusing. This guide provides verified pinout data, step-by-step connection instructions, and troubleshooting tips.

⚠️ Important: Always power off and unplug the system before working on internal connectors. If silkscreen is unreadable:

Set your multimeter to continuity mode. Touch the probes to pins 3 & 4 while pressing the power button on the case. You should hear a beep. If not, the case switch is broken.

| Connector from case | Plug onto pins (Row 1 + Row 2) | |---------------------|-------------------------------| | Power LED (+) | Pin 2 (PWR_LED+) | | Power LED (-) | Pin 4 (PWR_LED−) | | HDD LED (+) | Pin 1 (HDD_LED+) | | HDD LED (-) | Pin 3 (HDD_LED−) | | Power SW | Pin 6 (PWR_BTN+) and Pin 8 (PWR_BTN−) | | Reset SW | Pin 5 (GND) and Pin 7 (RESET+) – Note: GND is shared? No – see below |

⚠️ Critical correction for Reset SW: On many N15235 boards, Reset SW uses Pin 5 (GND) and Pin 7 (RESET+). However, some OEM case cables have Reset SW as two separate wires: one to Pin 5, the other to Pin 7. If your Reset SW has two pins, plug them across Pin 5 and Pin 7.
If your case has separate “Reset GND” and “Reset +”, connect GND to Pin 5, Reset+ to Pin 7. Before closing the case, ensure: The Foxconn N15235

Simplified table for Reset:

Alternatively, if your Reset SW is a single 2‑pin connector, align it over pins 5 and 7.

Top Row (Pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9):

Bottom Row (Pins 2, 4, 6, 8, 10):

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