Auto Start my Dell Desktop

[JerryFlyGuy]

I'm trying to figure out a way to set up my Dell desktop to auto start when power is applied [or some such] does anyone know how this could be configured in the bios or anything?? Reason I ask is the box is inside my console.. and I don't want to have to open the bloody thing every time I want to start my PC.. I guess I could splice in a switch from where the factory switch is.. but there should be an easier way shouldn't there??

[HuFlungDung]

The older AT power supplies, it seems to me, you could power up remotely just via a power bar. But the newer ATX power supplies power up through the m/b. These power supply types are not interchangeable.

The power on switch on the PC usually connects to a jumper block on the m/b, so it should be possible to connect fairly easily, if you can find the right pair.

[JerryFlyGuy]

ya.. I'm thinking I'm going to have to wire a remote switch.. not really what I wanted to do but... sigh...

[UKRobotics]

Permenantly shorting the switch wont work on most systems as it will power down 4 seconds after powering up repeating that cycle.

You could use a time delay relay to switch on the power with a single pulse.

Another option is to check the bios power management options. Many will have an option to choose the system state after a power failure. (total power loss to supply)

Usual choices are 'same as before' , off or on. If you set that to on the computer should come on every time you put power to the mains input on the psu.