Asus A88X-PRO - Manual (Page 42)

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2
• The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable.
• If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function
will be activated after the next system bootup.
• You may change the EPU settings in the EPU application, change the BIOS settings,
and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last
setting you have made.
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 and turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during bootup.
• 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 Chapter 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function.
A88X-PRO
A88X-PRO DirectKey button
DirectKey
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.