Installing Drivers and Software

After you perform the initial setup, Windows should load a clean, empty desktop on your monitor (Figure 10.47). This virgin desktop has Windows installed, but you still need to load drivers, which basically allow Windows to recognize and communicate with your components.

Figure 10.47. A view of a nice, clean desktop.

How to Install Shuttle Drivers

Installing drivers is similar to installing Windows, they pretty much load themselves with minimal help.

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Insert the CD that came with your motherboard. It should play automatically.
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From the Mainboard Software Setup window, click “Install Mainboard ...

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