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Power management – MSI WIND BOX DC111 User Manual

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System Operations

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Power Management

Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to

save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits�
To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period

of user inactivity�

Power Management in Windows 7

[Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management

features of your display, hard drive, and battery� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]

> [System and Security]�

Then click on the [Power Options] link�
Select a power plan that suits your personal needs� You may also fine-tune the

settings by clicking [Change plan settings]�
The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut

Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power�

Power Management in Windows 8.x

[Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management

features of your display, hard drive, and battery� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]

> [System and Security]�

Then click on the [Power Options] link�
Select a power plan that suits your personal needs� You may also fine-tune the

settings by clicking [Change plan settings]�