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3-2

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.2

Powering off the computer

3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function

Using Windows

XP:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3.2.2

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 “4.4 Advanced

menu” in Chapter 4 for details.