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Audio Mode/Radar Selection menu
Allows	you	to	configure	the	sound	enhancers.
Tick to choose the desired sound enhancer
Audio	Mode/Radar	Selection	are	enabled	with	shortcut	keys	in	the	game.	Refer	to	the	Controls	tab	for	more	information	about	the	shortcut	key	settings.
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4.8 GameFirst III
GameFirst	III	is	a	network	management	software	that	features	four	preset	packet	prioritized	profiles	(Optimization,	Game,	Media	Streaming	and	File	Sharing)	facilitating	different	user	scenarios.	Users	can	also	manually	allocate	bandwidth	and	adjust	priority	settings	of	each	application	to	run	faster	and	smoother.
Optimization ModeGame	packets	are	prioritized	and	other	packets	also	optimized.
Game ModeGame	packets	given	top	priority.
Media Streaming ModeMedia-streaming	packets	given	top	priority.
File Sharing ModeFile-sharing	packets	given	top	priority.
Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings
Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on/off
Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile
Allows you to block traffic of the application or set priority
Tick to display all the applications.
Click to open the tabs for different functionsClick any item for quick view
Use the bar to adjust the bandwidth speed settings or key in the value of the input field
To	use	GameFirst	III,	double-click		on	the	desktop.
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Network Monitor
Top 5 application
Displays	the	top	5	bandwidth	consuming	applications	currently	used.
Application usage
Displays	the	individual	downloading	and	uploading	bandwidth	of	currently	used	applications.
Total usage
Displays	the	total	downloading	and	uploading	bandwidth	of	the	currently	used	applications.
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Click to begin the  speed test
Bandwidth Test
You	can	use	this	feature	to	test	the	Internet	Service	Provider	(ISP)	speed	or	manually	key	in	the	desired	uploading/downloading	speed	and	apply	the	speed	if	needed.
Key in the upload/download speed
Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test
Using the Network Information
Displays	information	about	the	physical	network	card	such	as	speed,	physical	address,	IP	address,	subnet	mask,	and	default	gateway.
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4.9 KeyBot
KeyBot	is	a	built-in	microprocessor	that	provides	instant	upgrade	to	your	keyboard.	You	can	configure	and	assign	macros	to	specific	keys	on	your	keyboard	to	perform	specific	or	several	task	at	the	same	time.	You	can	also	configure	your	PC	to	wake	up	in	CPU	Level	UP,	XMP,	or	directly	to	BIOS	mode.	
To	use	KeyBot:
1.	 Press	the	KeyBot	button	on	the	motherboard.
The	KeyBot	feature	is	enabled	when	the	KEYBOT_LED	light	is	on.
2.		 Connect	the	USB	keyboard	into	the	dedicated	KeyBot	USB	port.	
	
Refer	to	the	Rear I/O connection or	the	USB BIOS Flashback	section	for	more	information	about	the	location	of	the	KeyBot	USB	port.	
3.	 Double-click		on	the	desktop	to	launch	the	KeyBot	application	on	your	PC.
Click to configure Macro keys, Smart login, Function keys, and Shortcut settings
Click any of the items to perform a specific tasks, or click their corresponding keys on the keyboard
Click to import or export configuration filesTick to toggle the KeyBot function on/off
Smart login
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Function Keys
Shortcut 
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4.10 ASUS Media Streamer
ASUS	Media	Streamer	allows	you	to	enjoy	your	PC’s	multimedia	content	anywhere.	You	can	pipe	music	from	your	PC	or	stream	your	favorite	movie	to	a	smart	TV	using	your	PC	or	smart	device.
•	Ensure	to	enable	the	DLNA	setting	of	your	devices	first.
•	ASUS	Media	Streamer	supports	NFC	function.		
•	Ensure	to	install	ASUS	HomeCloud	on	your	PC.
•	An	Internet	connection	is	required	to	fully	utilize	this	feature.
To	use	ASUS	Media	Streamer:
On	your	computer,	click	ASUS HomeCloud then	select	Media Streamer. On	your	device,	click	or	tap	Media Streamer.
Select the device you want to stream to
Click or tap to select media typeClick or tap to edit media files
Click or tap a media file to playLog in ASUS account to stream play in different networks
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Adding and deleting media files
The	following	media	formats		are	supported:	.3gp,	.mp4,	.m4a,	.aac,	.ts,	.flac,	.mp3,	.mid,	.xmf,	.mxmf,	.rtttl,	.rtx,	.ota,	.imy,	.ogg,	.mkv,	.wav,	.jpg,	.gif,	.png,	.bmp,	.webp,	.webm
Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete. 
Click to add or create a new folder
Click to add the selected files
Click to delete selected files
Click to proceed with the deletion or addition of filesClick to cancel changes
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4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker
This	ASUS	exclusive	utility	provides	an	easy-to-use	interface	to	identify	and	utilize	all	drive	space	in	hard	disk	drives	(HDD).	
ASUS	Disk	Unlocker	is	supported	only	on	Windows®	7	and	Windows®	8.
To	launch	ASUS	Disk	Unlocker,	click	.
ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file
Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker
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4.12 RAMDisk
RAMDisk	is	a	data-storage	software	that	reserves	a	part	of	your	system’s	memory	and	turns	it	into	a	high-speed	virtual	drive	where	you	can	store	cache	files	and	game	apps	for	instant	access.	The	Dynamic	Memory	Allocation	function	can	release	the	unused	memory	of	RAMDisk	back	to	the	system	when	needed	and	helps	extend	the	lifespan	of	your	SSD	or	HDD.
The	following	folders	are	not	suitable	for	RAMDisk	optimization.	Moving	them	into	the	RAMDisk	might	negatively	affect	the	performance	of	your	system.
•	Swap file/Page file:	The	swap	file	is	a	permanent	storage	space	used	as	the	virtual	memory	expansion	of	the	system	memory.		Moving	the	swap	file	into	the	RAM	Disk	simply	defects	the	whole	purpose	of	having	it	and	may	affect	your	system’s	performance.
•	Startup folders:	Since	RAMDisk	loads	during	boot	up	together	with	the	contents	of	the	Junction	folders,	changing	the	location	of	the	startup	folders	may	cause	system	error	and	disable	loading	your	RAMDisk.
To	launch	RAMDisk,	click	.
Creating/Deleting a RAMDisk drive 
Your	RAMDisk	drive	allows	you	to	place	your	favorite	applications	and	files	into	RAM	so	you	can	utilize	your	RAM	speed	for	better	read/write	performance.	The	files	that	are	stored	inside	the	RAMDisk	are	automatically	backed	up	every	time	your	PC	is	turned	off.	
The	startup	time	may	take	a	while,	depending	on	the	size	of	your	RAMDisk	drive.	
To create RAMDisk drives: 
Click to create RAMDisk drives
Click the drop-down arrow to choose a drive name for your RAMDisk
Tick to enable Dynamic Memory Allocation functionClick to finish creating the RAMDisk drive
Move the slider to the right to set the size allocation
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