A.1
Intel
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Using the Intel
To use the Intel
1.
Install an Intel
2.
Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
3.
Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support CD.
4.
Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the
related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
A.2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology (EIST)
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A.2.1
System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
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Intel
Pentium
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BIOS file with EIST support
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Operating system with EIST support (Windows
later versions)
A-2
EM64T
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The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel
processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can
download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.
Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows
EM64T feature
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EM64T feature:
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Pentium
4 CPU that supports the Intel
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The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can
download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 5 for
details.
Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.
4 processor with EIST support
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Pentium
4 LGA775
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EM64T.
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XP Professional x64 Edition).
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XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or
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Appendix: CPU features
64-bit OS.
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