Asus K8V SE 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function, 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch, Start, Start, Turn Off, Shut Down, Shut down, Turn Off Computer

3.2Powering off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:

1.Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

2.Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

3.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.

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. See section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.

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