Always remove the power cord before touching the motherboard pins.

Because official Foxconn user manuals can be notoriously hard to track down online, understanding the universal Intel 9-pin front panel standard will save you countless hours of trial and error when rebuilding these legacy systems.

Plug it into (the rightmost two pins on the top row). Step 2: Connect the Reset Switch (RESET_SW)

Locate the separate 1-pin or combined 2-pin connectors labeled , PWR_LED+ , and PWR_LED- . Connect the Positive (+) wire to Pin 1 (bottom left).

Verify that the large 24-pin ATX power cable and the 4-pin/8-pin ATX 12V CPU power cable are fully seated into the motherboard.

The N15235 includes two internal (9‑pin, 5×2, one pin missing). Labeled USB1 and USB2 .

Because LEDs require a directional current, you must identify the positive (+) and negative (-) wires:

The N15235 typically supports AC'97 or HD Audio. The connector will usually only fit in one orientation. Troubleshooting: PC Won't Start?

Here is exactly how the pins are oriented, looking at the board as it sits in a standard case: Pin 1: Power LED + (Positive) Pin 3: Power LED - (Negative) Pin 5: Power Switch (PWR_BTN) Pin 7: Power Switch (PWR_BTN) Pin 9: Key (Empty/Missing Pin) Bottom Row (Left to Right) Pin 2: HDD LED + (Positive) Pin 4: HDD LED - (Negative) Pin 6: Reset Switch (RST) Pin 8: Reset Switch (RST) Pin 10: Ground / No Pin (Empty) 🔌 How to Identify and Connect Each Cable

The front panel header is organized into a grid. The missing pin (Pin 10) serves as a visual anchor so you know which way is up.

The most reliable method is to consult your board’s specific manual. However, this table represents the standard configuration for the on Intel G31-based variants, which is the most common:

Once all cables are connected:

Check that you have not accidentally swapped the Reset SW and Power SW cables. A stuck reset switch will cause continuous reboot loops.