Installing An Operating System; Powering Your System; Chapter 2: Getting Started - Asus Essentio ES5100 User Manual

2.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows
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.
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2.2

Powering your system

Press the Power button
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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.
to power up the system.
XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always
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Chapter 2: Getting started