Software Support; Installing An Operating System; Support Dvd Information - Asus P8H61-M LX3 Manual

1.11

Software support

1.11.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows
the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and
system stability.
1.11.2

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 at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen. Click Drivers, Utilities, Manual, Contact, and
Specials tabs to display their respective menus.
The following screen is for reference only.
Click an item to install
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.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
Vista
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Click an icon to
display Support DVD/
motherboard information
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