a cable you can use in order to power up AlienFx MIO daughterboard & get LED lights working after psu swap
this is a simple way to make a new 10 pin connector, which only needs 5/10 pin wired to get LED lights working. it is compatible with all brands of psu.
this assumes there is a new motherboard in ALX case and the case fans are directly plugged in new motherboard.
this simple connector probably does not power active vent system
after this disclaimer,
here is pinout
only need 5 pins wired out of 10
N/C
N/C
3.3v(orange)
gnd(black)
5v(red)
N/C
N/C
12v(yellow)
gnd(black)
N/C
a simple 15 pin SATA male connector with 5 color coded wires connected to a cut off old 10 pin of the stock psu via butt splice connection.
connect the male SATA to new psu SATA power connector (female).
you are done.
LED lights are working again and you can use AWCC to control them.
I'm about to receive my case to do a rebuild on. Did you find a way of powering the board and getting the active venting working, and also the alien head?
redxps630
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February 22nd, 2025 16:25
a cable you can use in order to power up AlienFx MIO daughterboard & get LED lights working after psu swap
this is a simple way to make a new 10 pin connector, which only needs 5/10 pin wired to get LED lights working. it is compatible with all brands of psu.
this assumes there is a new motherboard in ALX case and the case fans are directly plugged in new motherboard.
this simple connector probably does not power active vent system
after this disclaimer,
here is pinout
only need 5 pins wired out of 10
a simple 15 pin SATA male connector with 5 color coded wires connected to a cut off old 10 pin of the stock psu via butt splice connection.
connect the male SATA to new psu SATA power connector (female).
you are done.
LED lights are working again and you can use AWCC to control them.
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redxps630
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February 22nd, 2025 18:05
stock Dell psu 10 pin wire color
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redxps630
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February 23rd, 2025 14:47
update: this simple 5 pin connector adapter will turn on all the chassis LEDs of A51 R1 except the Alienhead power button
personally I prefer not to have the alienhead power button LED amber flashing, so it suits my preference. may or may not fit your need.
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April 11th, 2025 13:39
I'm about to receive my case to do a rebuild on. Did you find a way of powering the board and getting the active venting working, and also the alien head?
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