ASUS UEFI BIOS

Tool menu

The ~~Tool~~ menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press ~~Enter~~ to display the submenu.

Items of Tool Menu

The items of ~~Tool~~ menu are

ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
Choose your background scene
BIOS Image Rollback Support
Publish HII Resources
ASUS Secure Erase
Flexkey
Setup Animator
ASUS User Profile
ASIS SPD Information
MemTest86
ASUS Armoury Crate
MyASUS

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.

Remarks

For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

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.

Remarks

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.

Remarks

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.

Remarks

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.
Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port.

Status definition

Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase.
Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase.

Setup Animator

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

ASUS Overclocking Profile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

Load Profile

This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press ~~Enter~~, and then select Yes.

Remarks

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.

Profile Name

This item allows you to key in a profile name.

Save to Profile

This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press ~~Enter~~, and then select Yes.

Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive

This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive.

ASUS SPD Information

This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

Graphics Card Information

This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system.

GPU Post

This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.

Remarks

This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.

Bus Interface

This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2]

Sources and References

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/STRIX_B250F_GAMING/E12497_STRIX_B250F-GAMING_BIOS_UM_web_only_20170706.pdf
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/ROG_STRIX_Z390-I_GAMING/E14477_ROG_STRIX_Z390-I_GAMING_UM_WEB.pdf