Tool Menu; Asus Ez Flash 3 Utility; Secure Erase - Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Manual

Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
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Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Setup Animator
This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

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.
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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 > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
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To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows
supported).
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo
appears.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup