Instruction Manual

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 8 Driver Installation

It is recommended that you install the THX Tru Stu-

dio Pro Audio application (see “THX TruStudio AP

Installation” on page 7 - 88) and Intel Rapid Storage

Technology driver (see “IRST Driver Installation”

on page 7 - 8 - required for AHCI & RAID mode).

Windows Experience Index

After Video (VGA) driver has been installed, and the

system restarted, the OS will automatically run the

"Winsat.exe" to rate the performance. If you have re-

started the system during this time then follow the in-

structions below to update the information.

After the drivers are installed follow this procedure to

ensure an accurate rating from the Windows Experi-

ence Index (make sure the AC/DC adapter is plugged

in):

1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance Information and Tools

(System and Security > System > Check the

Windows Experience Index).

3. Click “Rate this computer/Refresh Now/Re-

run the assessment”.

4. The computer will take a few minutes to assess

the system performance.

5. Close the control panel.

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Windows Update

After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows

Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all up-

dates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft).

To enable Windows Update make sure you are connected

to the internet:

1. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings

and click Control Panel).

2. Click Windows Update (System and Security/Security).

3. Click Check for updates (button).

4. The computer will now check for updates (you need to be

connected to the internet).

5. Click Install now (button) to begin checking for the

updates.

6. Click Install updates (button) to install the updates.