3.3Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that comes with the software application for more information.

ASUS Express Gate

ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares.

Installing ASUS Express Gate

•ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only.

• ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter 1 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports.

•ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs.

To install Express Gate on your computer

1.Place the support CD/DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature.

2.Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer.

3.Select the language for installation and click OK.

4.The InstallShield Wizard for

Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue.

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