Yes, I was very lucky in several ways; one with both a guru and moderator answering me and, the fact that my mobo's serial number being 0949xxxxxxx
is apparently still in warranty. Although the vendor has gone out of business, as I read that so many have, I am hoping that I can get this fine mobo repaired, replaced or whatever.
Fellows, thank you very much for the help. I looked on the 'side' of the power connector and found nothing on either side of that. However, when I was about to give up and plug he connector back into the board, I discovered that the 'side' quite litererally meant the actual side of the connector and not on the board on the side of the connector.
It was a label attached to the board edge side of the connector.
With all of that, I am splitting my 'sides' laughing and am somewhat beside myself with all of this business on the side.
Besides, take care.
Joe