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ASUS MAXIMUS IX FORMULA
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Chapter 1
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-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 (START)
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. The LED near 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 installing any motherboard component.
2. RESET button (RESET)
Press the reset button to reboot the system.