ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Onboard switches and buttons allow you 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.

DirectKey button (DirectKey)
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.

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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.

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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.

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Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default 

function.

Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.