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Chapter 3
3.9.5 Express 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen
before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the rst
screen of Express Gate for user action.
Conguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds][10 seconds]
[15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data.
[Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], ensure that you 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 such as bookmarks,
cookies, browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt
settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly.
[No] Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the
Express Gate.
The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after
clearing its settings.
3.9.6 ID LED [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink.
[Enabled] Enables the onboard ID LEDs under the chipset heatsink.
3.9.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to
conrm your choice. Check section 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.
3.9.3 AI NET 2
Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled]
[Disabled] BIOS will not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
[Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
AI NET 2
Pair Status Length
Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Tools
Check Realtek LAN
cable during POST.
It will take 3 to 10
seconds to diagnose
LAN cable.