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1 installing an operating system, 2 support cd information, 1 running the support cd – Asus A7N8X-VM/400 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Software support

3.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

®

98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP as well as Linux

RedHat

®

, SuSE, TurboLinux and Caldera operating systems (OS). Always install

the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the
features of your motherboard.

3.2

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and
several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD to your optical drive. The CD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

Click an icon to display
more information

Click an item to install

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, the support CD
screens presented in this chapter are for general reference only. Refer to your
OS documentation for more information.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.