1 install an operating system, 2 support cd information, 1 running the support cd – Asus P4B-E User Manual

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ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide

5-1

5.1

Install an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2
operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your
hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, refer to your
OS documentation for detailed installation insructions.

5.2

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software
and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

5.2.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD automatically displays the welcome screen and the
installation menus if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.

Before installing Windows NT/2000/XP operating system, make sure
to copy the specific Promise RAID/ATA100 drivers for your OS from the
support CD to a floppy disk.
TIP: From the folders

DRIVERS/PROMISE/RAID/SETUP

, click on

MakeDisk

to automatically copy the RAID drivers into the floppy disk.

Install the RAID/ATA100 drivers from the floppy disk. You cannot install
these drivers directly from the support CD.

The RAID drivers are in the folders

DRIVERS/PROMISE/RAID

.

The ATA100 drivers are in the folders

DRIVERS/PROMISE/ATA100

.

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