Asus MAXIMUS VI GENE, User Manual

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE
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Chapter 1
4. DirectKey button
This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of
a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press
the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
• When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut
down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter
the BIOS directly.
• Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through
POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system.
• Refer to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default
function.
1.2.7 Jumpers
1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE)
When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs
in the processor during POST. It allows the processor to run at an extremely low
temperature.