ATXPC in Dell OptiPlex 3060 / 3080

[kafolepa]

Hi there,

For a couple days now I’m trying to figure out how to install the ATXPC board in a Dell OptiPlex 3060 and 3080. Since they use their proprietary 5 pin connectors, I need some kind of adaptation of the front panel as well as the mainboard side. I found an adapter to 6 pin DuPont but this gets me only half the way there (at best). The way I see it, I now need another adapter for the actual front panel. Can someone help me out here? My electronics skills are pretty basic (I soldered things a couple times in my life) but beyond that I’m stuck with either off-the-shelve solutions or I would need to receive specific guidance on how to do certain things.

Thank you in advance for any help!

[Kyrie]

Hi, could you please follow the guide from the link below and see if can help.

GL-ATXPC (ATX Board) - GL.iNet KVM Docs

[kafolepa]

Hi Kyrie,

Unfortunately, the guide does not help. Dell uses a 5 pin proprietary connector block which is not covered by your guide.

[hao.xiao]

Hi Kafolepa,

Could you provide your motherboard model or some related photos of the 5-pin connector module?

[kafolepa]

Here’s the service manual for an OptiPlex 3060 SFF model that has pictures of the case and mainboard. It should be similar for the 3080: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-an/optiplex-3060-sff/optiplex_3060_sff_service_manual/working-on-your-computer?guid=guid-9ccd6d90-c1d1-427f-9e77-d4f83f3ad2b6&lang=en-us

[hao.xiao]

I found the description of the power switch in the technical manual. You should connect the ATX cable to the position labeled “1”. Could you provide a front-facing photo of the 5-pin cable you mentioned?

Dell OptiPlex 3060 Small Form Factor Service Manual