Onboard Switches and Buttons

The board contains the following buttons and switches that can be used to control board operation in order 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:

  • BIOS Flashback button

  • Power-on button

USB BIOS Flashback Button

 

USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system.  Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file into the USB port, press USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.

 

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To use USB BIOS Flashback:

1. Insert the USB storage device into the USB BIOS Flashback port.

• We recommend the use of a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability.

2. Rename the file as X299A.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device.

3. Shut down your computer.

4. Press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.

5. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.

 

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  • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise the update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again.

  • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.

  • Updating the BIOS has risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results in the system’s failure to boot up, please contact the Northern Micro Service Department.

 

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 installing any motherboard component.

 

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