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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then 

press <Enter> to display the submenu.

This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation 

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press 

<Enter> to confirm your choice.

For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

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 

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.

•   The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.  

Do not turn off the system during the process.

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Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel 

SATA ports, refer to section 1.2.2 of this manual.