Software Support; Installing An Operating System - Asus A58M-E User Manual

1.8

Software support

1.8.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows
Windows 7 / 64-bit Windows
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bit Windows 8.1 Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
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corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
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1.8.2 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 which contains the unique features of ASUS
motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, 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.
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XP / Windows
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7 / Windows
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Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
Ensure that you install Windows
the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
Only motherboards installed with an AMD Trinity APU support Windows
Windows Vista operaing system.
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Vista / 64-bit Windows
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8 /64-bit Windows
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XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Vista /
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8 / Windows 8.1 /64-
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Vista / 64bit
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Click an icon to display
Support DVD/motherboard
information