[SOLVED] What is the chipset support DVD for

[penguin42]

Sorry this may be a stupid question. it's my first time building my own PC, with my ASUS motherboard I also got a 'Chipset Support DVD'. The manual says it has, Drivers, ASUS Utilities, EZ Update, Anti Virus Software (OEM Version).

I don't have a DVD drive so I can't check the disc and need to decide if it's worth buying a DVD drive

I'm able to run Linux without issues so what drivers are on the disk, and do I need them?
What Utilities are there on the ASUS Utilities?
What is the EZ Update
If i'm on linux i don't use AV, or is this some different motherboard AV I haven't heard about before?

Thanks

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, you can run Linux without any of the Windows stuff on the DVD. You can download the same (usually more current) files on your motherboard's support site.

 

[DMAN999]

If you go to the Asus page for your Exact motherboard model and click on Support you can download all the latest drivers and utilies.

 

[penguin42]

Ok thanks! Do you know if the AV is some special motherboard AV i havent heard about before or is it the standard OS AV?

 

[COLGeek]

It is likely just a free version of a common anti-virus app. You don't need it either unless running Windows.

In Linux, you can use whatever anti-virus apps are available in your software/package manager.

 

[penguin42]

Thanks