I installed xp normally/bulat-bulat from an external usb dvd. Need to change something in the bios beforehand (its in the manual..I just followed it).

shrink the virtual memory, off the system restore.
then install the drivers on the ASUS DVD.

After install got 1.9gbyte left on the disk

This post has been edited by ibnjam: Nov 17 2007, 10:48 PM

how about the startup time with XP compared to linux?

looks like so far only Brianette reporting his unit not hot after "long" usage.

Not sure overide or not but look the same to me but with video call icon after installing Beta 2.0.

This post has been edited by Gen-X: Nov 18 2007, 04:11 AM

The linux one is noticeably faster (both startup and shutdown)
On XP startup around 30 seconds ( from the moment I press the power button) until the windows logon sound comes up. Shutdown about 25 seconds.

Is it good/durable enough for 7/24 BT downloading??? Think of want to get one for my bf

if really getting one for 7/24 downloading, then better get a proper notebook/desktop since it ain't going to be portable anyway. Furthermore as you are aware, it has only 4GB SSD and no DVDRW for burning to DVD, by the time to add these item, you can already get a notebook.

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Added on November 18, 2007, 11:34 ammy happiness of having skype with webcam was short

today my skype no webcam, then go check webcam it says not installed! Got to go BIOS and enable the webcam But even after enabling webcam at BIOS, when go to webcam icon in Play Menu, it says "No supported video device found" Aiyo, got to go figure out now on the get webcam working again.

redo userbar with more icons


direct link http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5531/eeeuserbaryf7.png

This post has been edited by Gen-X: Nov 18 2007, 11:56 AM

Any idea whether the 2GB version and the 8GB version will be available in Australia?

as for me, it would be an excellence bt m/c (provided that it could stands for long hr downloading), like the price, size, weight & low power consumption, just hook up an external hdd will do

how was the performance on XP? thinking of changing to XP as well

i just install xp pro.. installed driver,office 2003, adobe acrobat reader, vlc player, norton internet security 2007. 1.4gb left.

although some people said norton consume a lot of resource, but i notice the startup is much faster compare to computer, with same software installed. boot time.. 35 seconds from switching on button, until finish loading startup items (no hdd activity).

after trying so many times to enable webcam in bios but can't detect webcam after startup i remember marauderz mentioning Internet tab has an eBook icon. Mine earlier got but now its not there. So did a system recovery and went to Bios and webcam is already Enabled and eBook icon showed up again in Internet Tab. However webcam still can't work so went to Add/Remove Software and did Bios update and the eBook icon disappear again! Check Bios and Camera set to Disable and Enabled it save and exit. Webcam still can't work.

Repeat many times pressing F9 for recovery and Enabling camera but keeping getting Failed in Testing Webcam.Getting pissed off.

Going to Pavilion and ask KokWei for help.

before this i have problem with webcam.. found out that os installation setting cause the problem.

go to bios.. go to advanced.. go to os installation, set it to finished.

bro, did you install bulat bulat the xp, or you nlited it?
also, for office 2003, you installed some or everything?

p.s : sorry gen-x for stealing your user icon

This post has been edited by seaotter: Nov 18 2007, 07:34 PM

Haha.........I just bought my Asus Eee pc at mstc Pavilion.The mini laptop is great and fast at surfing web,doing document thing.Im very happy with it

bulat bulat... install xp takes about 1.5gb. for office 2003, i only install word, excel power point..around 340mb ...no point installing others if not using. waste space only....

actually i already make my own nlite version. i manage to make the xp installer cd 185mb only. but then if insert device.. need driver.. put this.. need driver.. put that.. need driver.. at last i install full version.. hehehe.

hmm...like that ah?

btw mind putting up a screenshot of XP running? btw did you disable swapfile? i heard by doing that you can increase the lifespan of the SSD

I know nuts about linux. Got this eeePc last Friday. Yesterday, updated the bios via the Add/Remove apps. After reboot/restart, notice that the eBook icon in Iternet tab is missing. Futhermore, the original icon for GDocs has changed. Appreciate if someone can help me to recover the original settings.

Best regards,

what screenshot do you want? desktop?

that, and the my computer window

thinking of XPing the Eee.

btw, did you formated the SSD? and when u press the home button on te keyboard - does it open the start button?

yes. i reformated and repartition the hdd. by default, it has 4 partitions.. i deleted all and make 1 patition only... home button will open the start menu.. wait ah.. will post screenshot..

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Added on November 18, 2007, 9:42 pmmy desktop


space left


programs installed


This post has been edited by ilham87: Nov 18 2007, 09:42 PM

bro, thanks for replying but i just read above and to late to try as went to MTCS and we tried to use DVD recovery and still webcam can't be used. Like i said earlier, Kok Wei is friendly and service is excellent and he change a new set for me Once again thank you Kok Wei


no problems, posted direct link so others can easily copy it

yah, upgrade bios the ebook icon magically dissapear

to get back original setting, go read manual item 6.2. You can either press F9 during boot up or use external usb DVD with the DVD cd that comes with your unit. The factory standard installation will give you back eBook icon.

However, if your unit is working without any flaws and webcam working, better not to change bios. Read my earlier post, do the Bios thingy so many times but yet webcam still can't work. Anyway if you do go and do recovery, please take note of ilham87 comment on the advance...finnish setting.