The motherboard is typically found in older OEM systems (e.g., Acer Aspire M3910, M5810, or similar desktops from around 2009–2011).
I’m currently rebuilding an older PC using a Foxconn N15235 motherboard (this is the G31MXP/G31MXK series usually found in HP/Compaq machines). I took the board out to clean it and forgot to label the front panel connectors. I’ve been staring at the manual but the diagram is a bit unclear.
Foxconn N15235 motherboard features a system front panel header (labeled as or JFP1 ) typically located on the lower right edge of the board . This header connects the computer case's buttons and LEDs to the motherboard, allowing the system to power on and display activity. Front Panel Header Pinout (FP1/JFP1)
Note: Some OEM-specific variations swap the Reset Switch with the Power Switch positions. Always check your case’s connector labels.
Alternatively, if your Reset SW is a single 2‑pin connector, align it over pins 5 and 7.
| Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal | |-----|----------------|-----|-----------------| | 1 | HDD LED (+) | 2 | Power LED (+) | | 3 | HDD LED (-) | 4 | Power LED (-) | | 5 | Ground | 6 | Power Switch (+)| | 7 | Reset Switch (-)| 8 | Power Switch (-)| | 9 | NC (Reserved) | 10 | Key (No Pin) |
A common PC industry standard mapping for a 9-pin front panel header (but not guaranteed for every Foxconn board) looks like:
