Asus A7V600: Software

This chapter describes the contents

of the support CD that comes with

the motherboard package.

Software

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support

3.1 Installing an operating system

®

This motherboard supports Windows

2000/XP operating systems (OS).

Always install the 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.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came 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 CD are subject to change at any time

without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

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Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

Dri v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Drivers Drivers

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to

display support

display supportdisplay support

display supportdisplay support

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

informationinformation

informationinformation

information

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

If

Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

Autorun Autorun

Autorun Autorun

the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

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Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

VIA 4 in 1 Drivers

VIA 4 in 1 DriversVIA 4 in 1 Drivers

VIA 4 in 1 DriversVIA 4 in 1 Drivers

Installs the VIA 4-in-1 drivers.

KM400A Display DriverKM400A Display Driver

KM400A Display DriverKM400A Display Driver

KM400A Display Driver

Installs the KM400A display driver for the onboard VGA.

ADI SoundMAX Audio DriverADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

ADI SoundMAX Audio DriverADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

ADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

Installs the ADI SoundMAX audio driver and applications.

VIA 10/100Mb LAN DriverVIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

VIA 10/100Mb LAN DriverVIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

Installs the driver for the VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet controller.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different

operating system versions.

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Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the

motherboard supports.

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system

voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you

keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS A7V400-MX SEASUS A7V400-MX SE

ASUS A7V400-MX SE

ASUS A7V400-MX SEASUS A7V400-MX SE

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ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a

®

Windows

environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either

through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See pages 2-5 to

2-6 for details.

Anti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.

View the online help for detailed information.

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

®

The Adobe Acrobat

Reader V5.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing

documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c DriverMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c DriverMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

®

The Microsoft DirectX

9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances

®

computer graphics and sounds. DirectX

improves the multimedia features

of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing

videos, or playing games in your computer.

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Contacts menu

Contacts menuContacts menu

Contacts menuContacts menu

Click the

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

Contact Contact

also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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