Installing An Operating System; Installing The Support Software; Installing Windows Drivers - Advantech AIMB-540 User Manual

5.5.1 Installing an Operating System

This motherboard is primarily intended for use with the following Oper-
ating Systems:
1. Microsoft Windows 9X
2. Microsoft Windows NT
3. Microsoft Windows 2000
4. Microsoft Windows XP
5. Linux
6. Novell Netware
7. Unix
Prepare the hard disk drive and install an OS according to the instructions
that come with the OS you will use.

5.5.2 Installing the Support Software

The [Advantech Drivers Supporting for Life Automation]CD-ROM disc
comes with required hardware drivers for Microsoft Windows, as noted
in Chapter 2. If you have installed a supported Microsoft OS, you must
install the required drivers. If you have installed Linux, you can create
Linux support disks.

5.5.3 Installing Windows Drivers

Install CSI Utility Before you begin
To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers andu-
tility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully
before you attempt installation. The device drivers for the AIMB-540
board are located on the software installation CD. The auto-run function
of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and device drivers
under a Windows system. The Intel
is not required on any systems running Windows NT 4.0. Updates are
provided via Service Packs from Microsoft*.
Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to
have the relevant software application already installed in the system
prior to installing the enhanced display drivers. In addition, many of the
installation procedures assume that you are familiar with both the rele-
vant software applications and operating system commands. Review the
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