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1 installing an operating system, 2 powering your system, Installing an operating system -1 – Asus ES5100 User Manual

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ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P

2-1

2.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows

®

XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always

install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the

features of your hardware. When you start the system for the first time, the system

automatically detects the built-in audio and graphics chips and attempts to install

the drivers that come with the OS. Select NO when a window appears asking if

you want to restart the system. Install drivers according to the instructions in the

following sections.

2.2

Powering your system

Press the Power button to power up the system.

• To ensure that the OS works properly, install the drivers bundled in the

Support DVD.

• 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.

Press to turn ON the system