Asus P5SD2-VM: 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

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This motherboard supports Windows

Vista /XP/2003server/2000 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.

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• Make sure that you install Windows

2003 Service Pack 4 or the Windows

XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better

compatibility and system stability.

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.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

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

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

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

CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

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

devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs the ASUS Install - Drivers installation wizard.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek Audio Driver.

SiS Graphic Driver

Installs the SiS Graphic Driver.

SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet Driver

Installs the SiS191/SiS190 Ethernet driver and application.

SiS RAID Controller Driver

Installs the SiS RAID Controller Driver. This item appears only in RAID/AHCI

mode.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard

supports.

ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard

ASUS PC Probe II

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 Update

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

environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network

or an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software

Library CD.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print

documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a

multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®

improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching

TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the

Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

Symantec Norton Internet Security

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that

destroys data.

WinDVD Copy5 Trial

Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.

Corel Snapre Plus SE

Installs the Corel Snapre Plus SE software.

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3.2.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk

Make SiS RAID Controller Driver disk

Allows you to create an SiS RAID Controller driver disk

3.2.5 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to

open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

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Adobe

Acrobat

Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual

le.

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3.2.6 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

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

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