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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.9 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.10 Software support
1.10.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP and Windows 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. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.
1.10.2 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.
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.
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ON
Standby Power
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B75M-A
B75M-A Onboard LED