ASRock M15 Power Options, 3 Getting Started, Emergency Shutdown, Restarting or Rebooting

3 Getting Started

Power Options

The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”

For other options, such as “Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.

Restarting or Rebooting

After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, choose Restart.

IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Emergency Shutdown

In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, hold the power button over 4 seconds to shutdown your Notebook PC.

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