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1 installing an operating system, 2 support dvd information, 1 running the support dvd – Asus M3N78-EMH HDMI User Manual

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Chapter 3: Software support

3.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

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32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP /

64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and

corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• 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

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XP Service Pack 2 or later versions

before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2

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.

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without

notice. Visit the ASUS website (http://www.asus.com) for updates.

Click an item to install

3.2.1

Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to

display support DVD/

motherboard information

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.