Software Support; Installing An Operating System; Support Dvd Information - Asus M4A78 PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

1.11

Software support

1.11.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows
latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• 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 Windows
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.
• For detailed software instructions, see the Manual menu in the Support DVD or
download the latest software manual from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu
if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
The screen on the next page is used 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 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the
®
XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing
®
Click an icon to
display Support DVD/
motherboard information
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