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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
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 <Delete> key
during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter the
BIOS during boot-up.
• 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
2.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default
function.
1.6 Onboard buttons
Onboard switches allow you to ne-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.