I want to make an item that will help me with overclocking....
....basically I want to be able to reset my CMOS without opening the case.
I have (like most motherboards) a 3 pin header for CMOS reset where putting a jumper on 1-2 is normal and 2-3 in reset (or vice versa).
I want to modify a cdrom audio cable by cutting the 4 pin socket down to 3 and moving the wires to run straight through. I will then connect this to the 3 pin cmos reset header.
I will cut the other end's socket off, and via a drilled/cut pci blanking plate, fit a switch that is accessed from the rear outside of the PC. This will be a dipole switch that will switch betwen 1-2 and 2-3.
Can anybody help me with a few questions....
1) what would happen if this switch was accidently activated whilst the PC was on?
2) can anybody recommend a cheap type of switch that is hard to accidently activate, but still accesible.
3) can you foresee any other problems?
4) if this works and I make a few would anybody be interested in one at cost?
Cheers, Dave