2.7Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

 

 

BIOS

SETUP

UTILITY

Main Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

 

 

 

 

Express Gate

 

[Auto]

 

 

Enter OS Timer

 

[10 Seconds]

 

Reset User Data

 

[No]

 

 

AI NET 2

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only)

3.CD-DISC (read only)

2.7.1ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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. See section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 for details.

2.7.2Express Gate [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Configuration options: [No] [Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.

The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings.

2.7.3AI NET 2

Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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