Asus Maximus III Gene - Manual (Page 68)

2.10 Turning off the computer
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows ® Vista™:
1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down.
2. The power supply should turn off after Windows
® shuts down.
If you are using Windows ® XP:
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows
® shuts down.
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in
Chapter 3 for details.
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