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1 installing an operating system, 2 support cd information, 1 running the support cd – Asus P5LD2-C/IPAT User Manual

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ASUS P5LD2-C/IPAT

5-1

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5.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

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32-bit XP / 64-bit XP operating systems

(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize

the features of your hardware.

5.2

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, and

utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

5.2.1

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.

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 icon to display

support CD/motherboard

information

• 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 Pack2 or later versions

before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

• Intel

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Platform Administration Technology (IPAT) application programs are

included in an IPAT SCD that came with the motherboard package. Check

the IPAT SCD for details..