ASUS Motherboard Support DVD

[Daq32]

I'm wondering what programs on this DVD are useful, and what is redundant or not useful. Looking to keep unnecessary programs off my system, but I'm unfamiliar with what the purpose of some of this stuff is.

I just built my first system, so I'm new to this.

My motherboard is an ASUS p8z77-v PRO.

Thanks!

 

[utahraptor]

If you want the cleanest system, the following apps are not at all required:

ASUS PC Diagnostics
ASUS AI Suite II V1.02.33 Install Program for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Ai Charger+ V1.00.10 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Update V1.04.05 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS DIGI+ Power Control V1.00.24 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS EPU V1.03.22 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS FAN Xpert 2 V1.00.15 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS GPU Boost V1.01.05 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS My Logo V1.03.04 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Network iControl V1.02.24 for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Probe II V1.00.49 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS System Information V1.02.12 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS TurboV EVO V1.01.33 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS USB 3.0 Boost V1.02.12 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS USB BIOS Flashback V1.00.06 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS USB Charger+ V1.00.07 for Windows XP/7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Wi-Fi Engine V1.00.08 for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! V1.01.14 for Windows 7 32bit & 64bit.
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Remote V1.0.18 for Android.Wizard for Intel Desktop Responsiveness Technologies
Intel Management Engine Interface
WonderGate
ASUS WebStorage
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Disk Unlocker

Stuff you DO want to install:

Intel Chipset Driver
Realtek Audio Driver
Intel Graphics Accelerator
Intel(R) Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Intel(R) USB 3.0 Controller Driver
Asmedia USB 3.0 Driver
ASUS Wireless Network Driver
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Driver Software
Intel Rapid Start Technology Software
Asmedia SATA Controller Driver

 

[Daq32]

So are any of those unnecessary one's useful?

 

[utahraptor]

I don't have a ASUS board so I don't know Sorry!

 

[Puppies04]

So are any of those unnecessary one's useful?

They all do "things" but what might be useful to me might not interest you at all. All comes down to personal choice.

 

[cantholdanymore]

You should install the AI suite since there are some tools there to help you understand OC'ing, control your fans, etc. Later you'll decide it you like it or not.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology is only useful if you intend to do RST caching (google that)

 

[Daq32]

I installed AI Suite and already auto-overclocked my CPU. I think it pushed my i5-3570 from 3.4 to 4.5 something. Still learning all the ins and outs of oc'ing.

What about Daemon Pro Tools and Lucid Logix?

 

[LoveMachine]

I installed AI Suite and already auto-overclocked my CPU. I think it pushed my i5-3570 from 3.4 to 4.5 something. Still learning all the ins and outs of oc'ing.

What about Daemon Pro Tools and Lucid Logix?

I would avoid the auto-overclock. It raises voltage unnecessarily high, which shortens transistor life and burns more electricity. I have an Asus P8Z77-V and can get to 4.1 UNDERvolting slightly. You could probably get to 4.5 with just a slight bump. It's quite easy, just set a voltage and gradually turn up the speed (check the "group core" or whatever it's called) on the tab. Run a burn test to ensure stability, and keep going until something fails (highly unlikely you will really blow anything up).