x86: How to Stop a System for Recovery Purposes

1. Stop the system by using one of the following commands, if possible:

   • If the keyboard and mouse are functional, become superuser. Then, type init 0 to stop the system. After the Press any key to reboot prompt appears, press any key to reboot the system.

   • If the keyboard and mouse are functional, become superuser. then, type init 6 to reboot the system.

2. If the system does not respond to any input from the mouse or the keyboard, press the Reset key, if it exists, to reboot the system.

   Or, you can use the power switch to reboot the system.