3.2Powering off the computer

3.2.1Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 2003 Server:

1.Click the Start button then click Shut Down.

2.Select Shut Down from the What do you want the computer to do? list box.

3.Select Shutdown Event Tracker.

4.Make sure that the Planned check box is checked.

5.Select shutdown option from the list box.

6.If necessary, key in comments.

7.Click OK.

3.2.2Using 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 4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details.

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Chapter 3: Powering up