SilverStone TechnologyWireless Remote Computer Power/Reset Switch, USB 2.0 9-pin ES02-USB (SST-ES02-USB-USA)

It gives the impression that it plugs into the front panel header, but it doesn't. It plugs into any 9 pin usb header, vor power, and there are wires that go to the switch pins on the panel header. It has a 2 to 1 adapter that will allow you to reuse the usb port if you have them all connected.The panel header is also a 9 pin, but the single pin on the end is in the opposite position so you can't mistakenly reverse those. This doesn't plug into the panel header, it goes into a usb header, and has wires that connect to the panel header.

If your motherboard only has ONE 9-pin connection AND you need a splitter/hub, either avoid this product, or plan to power the receiver another way. I LOVE this little remote, but I struggled to get everything up and running correctly. Most motherboards do not provide enough power for multiple devices on a single internal 9-pin connector. While the receiver is plugged DIRECTLY into the 9-pin connector, this thing does exactly what you want it to do, but the second you need to put it on a hub or splitter, it will not work unless the hub has external power. A simple 9-pin to USB-A cord and running it outside my case was my solution. If your board has multiple 9-pin connectors, buy this remote. If it only has one and you need a hub/splitter, just think ahead. Worth the money.

Before I get into any kind of review let's get into the meat of why I'm even making one.The instructions suck. I mean I should not be in any way surprised that a product like this is documented horribly, but it still hurts the same. So, let's get into the reason you're probably here.How does this work? And why doesn't mine?Save the usual fluff of failure caused by the inherent nature of assembly lines, and inevitable human mistakes, this thing has some caveats.To connect it, you connect either the included USB adapter motherboard connector to your motherboard, and then connect the actual device itself to that, along with whatever else you had hooked to the USB connector on the Motherboard on one of the prongs from the adapter, or you connect it itself to that spot.From here, locate your Connectors for power switch, and reset switch, and remove them, making note of where they were and orientation. Plug the Silverstone's preconnected Y cable into those pins now (They're labelled accordingly) , the ones you removed initially should be hooked up to the silverstone cable.The included screwdriver with a miniature Torx, and the battery in the remote should be next. Locate the battery, and the remote and make sure you work on a surface that if a screw were to be dropped, that you can locate it. You're not replacing this screw, ever, I did not know Torx were made this small. It might be proprietary. No idea. If I'm honest, I kind of don't care. This entire set up is woefully convoluted. They could have just put a pressure fitting on one side of the remote casing, but no, it's like this. Whatever, don't lose the screwdriver because eventually the battery is going to die.Okay, you should be good to go. Give it a test. Press on, on the remote. Make sure to note if there is a light brightening on the remote.If it works:Great? Enjoy!If it doesn't:Manually start the PC using the case button, if you can't, your wiring is screwed up, probably at the pins for the Y cable where the case is connected, or where the y cable connects to the motherboard itself. If they're backward (+ is - and - is +), it won't work, so make sure those are correct.If you can start the PC with the button on the case, but not the button on the controller. Try holding the button on the controller down for a few seconds, or pressing reset after you start the machine with the case power button. I'm not advising this be done until windows or linux or whatever you're using is loaded. If the machine powers off, and it won't start up, we'll cover that. The device is likely working if it resets or powers off. So you're almost there.From here: Get into bios and look for Wake from Sleep via USB, or something similar. I don't have your motherboard, I don't know what each company says. If you're using a prebuilt, it can be anything, if it's not obvious, check the forums or ask the company. If it's custom, check your manual. You kept it right?Once that's on, we need to cover S1-S4. Essentially, these mean different levels of sleep. This device can wake the PC up to S4. Shutdown state 5 is full power down, that's 'shut down' in windows. Anything less, and you're good to go. Keep in mind, some bios settings will prevent these states, so read your manual carefully to see if multiple settings can affect S3 or S4 states.This device actually can't wake your computer from fully powered off. The closest it can get is Hibernated wake up. Which is why it won't work if you shut down the computer completely (The manual makes mention of this). What I'd suggest, is setting your power button to hibernate the computer within your operating system that way, the button on the controller hibernates, and wakes up the PC.Once all of that's done, it should work.Quick recap:Make sure you set wake via USBMake sure your PC isn't completely off when powered downMake sure your battery's correctMake sure you don't lose that included screwdriverAnd finally, make sure your wiring is correct.Works a charm once the PC's tuned for it, I had no issues after setting the PC for hibernation.Other bits, it's 20 bucks, I think it's kind of steep. Yeah you get a cable, a remote, a wireless thing, and an adapter, but it just seems a tad overpriced to me. But I got a keyboard, with a mini mousepad for my thumb a wireless adapter and a lot more buttons, silicon, and plastic for less than that So I'm disinclined to really think it's priced that way because it's particularly full of value. Much more likely the niche nature of the product. So the 20 bucks for convenience is nice. I could see it being used on a main room media PC, or a PC that's a pain to go start due to remoteness or something. It's got a purpose, just, unconventional.I hope this helps.

make Sure your USB plug ins are turned on in your bios!!!!! or this switch will turn off your PC but wont turn it on as the USB plugins are disabled when you shut off your PC. SO with no power you will not be able to turn on with remote. This device works GREAT!!!!!!!!! my case switch is wearing out so this is a great alternative to replace the case micro switch.

The manufacturer produced this product wrong.This will not fit on any motherboard.The picture in the instructions is correct, that's what the 9-pin connector looks like on a motherboard.Above is the product, showing that it is incorrectly made, and will not install.