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7 jumpers, Jumpers -29, Chapter 1 – 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 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.