1 installing an operating system, 2 powering up – Asus V3-M3N8200 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Starting up

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3.1

Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows

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32/64-bit XP and 32/64-bit Vista

operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding

updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.

3.2

Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press to turn ON the system

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your

OS documentation for more information.

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without the

necessary drivers. Use the bundled floppy disk when installing Windows XP

OS to a Serial ATA hard drive.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow

succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

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