Asus SABERTOOTH Z77, SABERTOOTHZ77, Z77 4.2.1Running the support DVD

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Chapter 4:	Software support

4.1Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 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.

•Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

4.2Support DVD information

The support DVD that comes 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 DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

4.2.1Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.

The Drivers menu shows the	The Make Disk menu	The Manual menu contains
available device drivers if the system	contains items to	the list of supplementary user
detects installed devices. Install the	create the RAID/AHCI	manuals. Click an item to open
necessary drivers to use the devices.	driver disk.	the folder of the user manual.

The Utilities	Click the Contact
menu shows	tab to display the
the applications	ASUS contact
and other	information.
software that	Click an icon
the motherboard
		to display DVD/
supports.
	motherboard
Click an item	information
to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

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