ASUS A55BM-A/USB3 User Manual

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1.8 
Software support
1.8.1 
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
 Vista / 64-bit Windows
®
 Vista /Windows
®
 XP / 
Windows
®
 7 / 64-bit Windows
®
 7 / Windows
®
 8 /64-bit Windows
®
 8 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. Refer to your OS documentation for 
detailed information.
• 
Ensure that you install Windows
®
 XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing 
the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
• 
Only motherboards installed with an AMD Trinity APU support Windows
®
 Vista / 64bit 
Windows
®
 Vista operaing system.
1.8.2 
Support 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.
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.
The following screen is for reference only.
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.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the 
DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS 
motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to display 
their respective menus.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display 
Support DVD/motherboard 
information