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1 installing an operating system, 2 support cd information, 1 running the support cd – Asus A8V-VM User Manual

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Chapter 3: Software support

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the

support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the ROM folder. Double-

click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

3.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

®

2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit

XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and

corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

3.2

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the

drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all

motherboard features.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

• 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.

• Make sure that you install Windows

®

2000 Service Pack 4 or the

Windows

®

XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the

drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time

without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to

display support

CD/motherboard

information