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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3

3.9 Tool menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Setup Animator [Disabled]

This item allows you to disable or enable the Setup Animator.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message

appears. Use the Left/Right arrow key to select between [by USB] or [by Internet], then press

<Enter> to conrm your choice.

For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility.

3.9.2 Secure Erase

SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.

Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance

levels.

Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click

Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI.

To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.

Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may

become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.