The MB is a 478 pin socket which is what the orginal board was but is newer and faster with more features. It is also a different manufacturer.
2006-12-22 02:04:18 · 12 answers · asked by Ed B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
This is all assuming your installing WinXP...
1. Boot up your system with your WinXP CD in place, if it doesn't boot from the CD, restart, hit the Delete key (or F10 or F2... you'll see which key is bound to "Setup" as you're booting). Once in your Bios, usually going to "Advanced settings" will take you to where you can set your CD as your 1st Boot device. Save Settings and reboot.
2. Now that you've boot from the CD, once everything is finished loading, you'll get something that says "Do you want to repair a windows installation or Install" or something to that effect. At this point, choose install.
3. Next it will "Examine for Windows Installations" and at this point you can choose to repair the installation that comes up by selecting it and I believe hitting "R".. just read it carefully, I'm working off memory here. hehe...
4. This will take a while, go get yourself a cup of coffee as it reinstalls...
5. After Windows finishes reinstalling put in your new Mobo CD (or check the website of the Manufacturer for updated drivers) and install all the drivers for the Mobo.
6. Make sure you run all the latest security updates, since your XP installation will have reverted to whatever year your CD was made on.
7. While running the Windows updates is OK, stay away from installing Hardware Drivers off Windows updates on an updated system. Also, I would NOT install "Microsoft Update" on an upgraded system either. I've found both of those services to cause severe problems on at least half of the systems that I've upgraded, either from older versions of windows or MoBo upgrades.
8. Keep in mind that this installation will preserve all the user files and user settings, I've noticed that some of the other guys here have said you should reformat the drive, but this WILL wipe out all your information.
2006-12-22 02:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by juanfermin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if Windows has generic drivers for new hardware on the motherboard your installing. In some cases it will just boot up and you will see it popup saying found new hardware couple of time. However, other times windows will not even boot up at all. In that case you do not have to totally reformat anything but you will need to run windows repair. (Requires the installation CD) If windows will boot with the new motherboard, but does not have generic drivers you will have to install them manually. If it is a new board there should be a CD for all of them in the box. (you can also download them from site)
2016-03-29 03:40:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easiest to install the drivers while you still have the old motherboard in. Then when the computer says it needs to reboot, shut down and put the new motherboard in. The first time your new motherboard starts up it will already have the drivers it needs on the disk, and you won't have to worry about getting a crippled computer going.
2006-12-22 02:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to enjoy your new motherboard to the fullest I wouldn't do a repair install. Backup your data, check if you have all programs for reinstalling and then do a fresh install.
The best order would be:
1. Install Windows (format the drive to NTFS)
2. install SP2 if not integrated
3. Download newest drivers and install them
4. Install your programs again
5. Defrag your Hard drive
6. check your registry for errors (using regcleaner, jv16 Powertools or Tuneup Utilities)
2006-12-22 02:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Peter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok here's what you need to do.
1) install the motherboard/cpu.
2) Assuming you're running XP, fire up windows to see if it will come up. It may blue screen and reboot. If it doesn't come up them insert the XP installation cd and do a repair installation.
3) after you get windows up and running, check the device manager to see if you will need to reinstall any drivers - you may not have to.
4) if you need to reinstall any drivers go ahead and put the motherboard drivers disk in and install the ones you need.
2006-12-22 02:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mike W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is easiest to just perform a Repair Install on Windows, this will reinstall all of the drivers Windows needs.
2006-12-22 02:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to think about this because it is so common!
On first boot
before shutting system down for upgrade, change boot sequence in BIOS
If drivers are on cd rom, change boot to cd rom
if on flash drive change to USB
2006-12-22 02:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the drivers??? you mean the cd bundled with it? when you install windows or whatever os youre gonna install.
2006-12-22 02:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by Julio M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you are done with installation of operating system!
2006-12-22 02:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by esskaykhan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prior to OS installation.
2006-12-22 02:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by Elephant rider 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋