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Chapter 4: Software support

4.3.1

ASUS PC Probe II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects

and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan

rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC

Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment

you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a

healthy operating condition.

Installing PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab

appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

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

DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double�click

the setup.exe file to start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the

Windows

®

desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows

®

desktop, click Start > All Programs

> ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window

appears.
After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows

®

taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

Using PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window

allows you to view the current

status of your system and change

the utility configuration. By

default, the main window displays

the Preference section. You can

close or restore the Preference

section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle.

Click to close the

Preference panel

4.3

Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently

guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came

with the software application for more information.