First boot with new mobo

[spitzaf]

Ok guys, my parts are finally coming in for my new computer. I have one more question: when i install everything and boot up the first time, do i really need to do a disk format for my hard drive (which has my information on it already), and will it automatically go into the bios setup? I don't want to lose any of my information, but i just want to know what to expect with this.

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Celeron II 633 (66 x 9.5)
Intel 82810 chipset
15 GB HDD
128 MB SDRAM

NEW!!:
Athlon Thunderbird 1.4 GHz w/266 FSB
Thermaltake Volcano 5 HSF
Shuttle AK31 (VIA KT266A)
256 MB PC2100 DDR
INNO3D GeForce2 MX 400 64 MB SDR

[rond36]

If your new motherboard hasn't arived yet you can get your manual HERE (http://www.shuttleonline.com/spec.php3?model=ak31) read it! Most of the information that you need to know is in there.
Before you install your new hardware boot into safe mode either by pressing F8 after the POST but before windows starts or you can hold down the Ctrl key after the memmory test till you get a menu asking how you want to start your computer choose safe mode.
Once in safe mode goto the device manager and remove all system devices for your old mother board and do the same for your old video card and don't forget to remove the old display adapter. If you remove all the old devices in safe mode you shouldn't have to format your harddrive!
The manual for your new motherboard will have a step by step procedure for setting up the BIOS before you boot up the first time.



[This message has been edited by rond36 (edited 11-02-2001).]

[spitzaf]

thanks a lot. answered my question perfectly.

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Celeron II 633 (66 x 9.5)
Intel 82810 chipset
15 GB HDD
128 MB SDRAM

NEW!!:
Athlon Thunderbird 1.4 GHz w/266 FSB
Thermaltake Volcano 5 HSF
Shuttle AK31 (VIA KT266A)
256 MB PC2100 DDR
INNO3D GeForce2 MX 400 64 MB SDR

[iisbob]

I've built systems for nigh on 20 years; and if you get this too work 1 out of ten times i tip my hat to you.

Problem is is you're going to a completely different hardware setup than you had previously, and even if you remove these hardware entries in your registry-you'll still mst likely run into bugs along the way.

My advice is to always do a fresh re-install of your OS when building a new system-just make sure to back up your data before hand.

Ands even though XP supposedly has a radical new and foolproof migration wizard, i'll stick to the tried and true method above.

Believe me on this one, unless you want headaches down the road, do a complete fresh install-you'll be doing yourself and your system a favor.

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iisbob
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