User Manual

Chapter 3: Motherboard information3-6
3.3 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard switches abd buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or
open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings
to enhance system performance.
1. Power-on button
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the
location of the onboard power-on button.
2. Reset button
Press the reset button to reboot the system.
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P9X79 WS Power-on button
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P9X79 WS Reset button