what do i do after i connected everything up?do i power it up and the pc will start automatically?then i update bios with the flash update?and what about the motherboard diver updates?do i install after fklashing bios or do i have to imstall after i install windows?so confussed new 1st time build,thought it would be easier.please help,thanks
Recheck and make sure all hardware is installed and seated properly. Then start up your computer. As it starts hold down the delete key (sometimes the f2 key. Check your manual). Go into your BIOS and adjust setting per you mobo manual. In BIOS change first boot device to your cd drive. Then insert you windows disc in that drive. Then goto save and exit. Your computer will restart and start installing Windows. Follows the Windows prompts. When Windows is installed go back to BIOS as stated above and change first boot device to your hard drive. save and exit. Then install the drivers you need (sound, chip set, video, ect..). Then you do your updates. Enjoy your new computer.
when do you install sata drivers or does that do it automatically through windows?and the udates to the motherboard are done after windows is installed?i have a asrock 939-sata2 motherboard that has a revision and needs the bios flashed also there are updated drivers for the whole motherboard.when do i install them before windows?
Windows should have your SATA drivers. Do all other updates after Windows is installed. Let me know how you do. On your mobo BIOS flash, make sure you have NO virus or spy ware programs running. Or anything else for that matter.
