Asus M4A79 Deluxe - Manual (Page 97)

ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 4-1
Chapter 4
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
4.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Always
install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your
hardware.
4.2 Support DVD information
The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed
information.
• Ensure that you install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before
installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
Click an item to
install
The Drivers menu shows the
available device drivers if the
system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to
use the devices.
The Utilities
menu shows the
applications and
other software that
the motherboard
supports.
The Make disk menu
contains items to create
the ATI ® RAID/AHCI
driver disk.
The Manual menu contains
the list of supplementary
user manuals. Click an item
to open the folder of the user
manual.
Click the Contact tab
to display the ASUS
contact information.
Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information
Chapter 4: Software support
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