Purchased a custom Asus/Inwin 301C. Looking for assistance in recognizing this male connector.
Purchased a custom Asus/Inwin 301C. Looking for assistance in recognizing this male connector.
Hello, I'm seeking assistance with a curious discovery I made. I've been searching for an InWin 301c for some time. I found one on this eBay listing: here. The listing mentions it's an ASUS 301c ROG, and the packaging confirms it. Notably, the box includes an extra front panel accessory—possibly a LED screen or mirror. At the top seems to be an LED display behind it. Where the hard drive compartment would normally be, there are some hardware pieces with connectors, though it appears to be a male 12-pin connector. I have no idea what this connects to or where it goes. My guess is it might be a fpanel, but the case already has fpanel cables. I'm really puzzled about the correct cable and how to link it in. I've spoken to both InWin and ASUS representatives, and the original seller said they bought it directly from ASUS for their old stock. I'm eager for guidance on this mystery. Thanks a lot. -Hypnotoast
They hold information and signals, connecting devices and enabling communication.
This connector setup is unusual, so focus on understanding what it links to on the other end. The user manual for this situation doesn’t reference it at all.
I searched extensively online for details about this specific issue. A 301c model was found, but no information on its hardware was available. I examined the device myself and am uncertain about its exact configuration. It seems to be positioned right in front of the panel I referenced and is linked to it.
It seems related content is available. I can attempt to capture a clearer image later.
That was my initial thought, considering its ASUS branding. Yet after speaking with representatives at ASUS and Inwin, there’s no documentation in the USA about this model existing. It might be a connection here before it links via USB. I’m curious about what this panel is actually doing behind the mirrored case cover. I’d love to test it out if I can get it to function properly.