i know a QS (Quicksilver) will power on by the KB's power button (if the KB has one) and the QS is newer then the DA. so i would think that the DA would be able to as well. i have a 533 DA and it will power on from a KB with a power button on it. in reality the QS and DA mobo are about the same ( if not identical) but with the newer models of QS have a upgraded IDE controller which will allow you to use a HDD larger then 120gb. i think the 2002 QS had that ( and that is what my friend has)