Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATER User Manual - Page 26

Quick Button, OC Button, PW_SW, RST_SW, CMOS_SW, OC Ignition button OC_IGNITION

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Quick Button This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. PW_SW PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button CMOS_SW RST_SW •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• NOTE: Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). OC Button The OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience. OC_IGNITTON OC button: OC Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock- ing configuration for your processor and memory. OC Ignition button (OC_IGNITION): The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system is shut down. After press- ing this button, be sure to press the power button to take effect. Hardware Installation - 26 -

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Hardware Installation
Quick Button
This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button
and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when
they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS
configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.
PW_SW:
Power Button
RST_SW:
Reset Button
CMOS_SW:
Clear CMOS Button
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
NOTE: Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown
and data loss or damage may occur.
After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
OC
OC Button
The OC buttons help enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware, but
also the absolute most enjoyable OC experience.
OC button:
Press this button to load the most optimized GIGABYTE overclock-
ing configuration for your processor and memory.
OC Ignition button (OC_IGNITION):
The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and
connected components while the system is shut down. After press-
ing this button, be sure to press the power button to take effect.
RST_SW
CMOS_SW
PW_SW
OC_IGNITTON