Preparing to install Windows® XP

Before installing Windows® XP operating system to your Eee PC, you need the following items.

•A USB 2.0 CD/DVD-ROM

•The official Windows® XP Service Pack 2 disc from Microsoft®

•A USB flash disk (size larger than 1GB) or external hard disk drive

•ASUS Eee PC support CD from the package

The older version of Windows® OS does not support USB CD/DVD-ROM. Ensure the disc you have is Windows® XP Service Pack 2.

Installing Windows® XP

Follow the instructions below to install Windows® XP service pack 2:

1.Connect the power cord to your Eee PC.

2.Insert the Windows XP Service Pack 2 disc to the USB CD/DVD- ROM and connect the USB optical drive to your Eee PC.

3.Press <ESC> during the bootup screen.

Press F2 to run Setup, Press TAB to display BIOS POST Message

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ASUS Eee PC Windows® XP Installation Guide