need your help

mike99 · 14-August-05, 12:33 AM

I have a p4 2.6 and a 865perl mobo...but i just ordered my athlon 64 3700+ and asus board,i was wondering do i have to reformat? to insatll the new bios or i can just put in the disc and install from my disc,because i really don't want to rformat if i dont have to,plz let me know,im a noob when it comes to computers

Nerdz · 14-August-05, 12:38 AM

Yes you have to reformat..Welcome to PR.

To flash your bois, download the new bios on to a floppy using another comp, go into the bios on your new comp,and use the bios update utlity that comes with it.

THRASHER2 · 14-August-05, 12:47 AM

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gorked · 14-August-05, 12:51 AM

You technically don't need to reformat. If you connect your hard drive to the rest of our hardware, the computer should load, but driver conflicts will screw you over. So you don't need too reformat, but it is recommended if you don't want crappy performance.

mike99 · 14-August-05, 02:08 AM

ok,once i reformat,do i install xp first,then i install the bios?sry 4 the nub questions but im just getting into this

gorked · 14-August-05, 02:52 AM

You don't install a BIOS.

Plug all your new components in, put the XP CD in the drive and set the BIOS so it boots from the CD drive first. Follow the instructions and you'll eventually be asked if you want to reformat. Again follow the instructions, and then everything's done.

If this is too vague use this guide:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

If needed you could flash the BIOS not "install" it. Look in your mobo manufacturer's website for instructions.

THRiLL KiLL · 14-August-05, 02:57 AM

you want to set up all your settings in the bios before you install windows.... some options if you change them after windows has been installed will cause windows to become unstable or even not boot

here is a webpage that tells you what each of the options in the bios does http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx?location=9

also if you have to format.... make two partitions ... one for windows ... 8 to 15 gb and the rest for saving crap so if you need to reinstall windows ... you dont lose yer info... just the programs you installed

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14-August-05, 12:33 AM		#1 (permalink)
mike99 Apex Techie Wannabe	need your help I have a p4 2.6 and a 865perl mobo...but i just ordered my athlon 64 3700+ and asus board,i was wondering do i have to reformat? to insatll the new bios or i can just put in the disc and install from my disc,because i really don't want to rformat if i dont have to,plz let me know,im a noob when it comes to computers

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14-August-05, 12:38 AM		#2 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Yes you have to reformat..Welcome to PR. To flash your bois, download the new bios on to a floppy using another comp, go into the bios on your new comp,and use the bios update utlity that comes with it.

14-August-05, 12:51 AM		#4 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	You technically don't need to reformat. If you connect your hard drive to the rest of our hardware, the computer should load, but driver conflicts will screw you over. So you don't need too reformat, but it is recommended if you don't want crappy performance.

14-August-05, 02:08 AM		#5 (permalink)
mike99 Apex Techie Wannabe	ok,once i reformat,do i install xp first,then i install the bios?sry 4 the nub questions but im just getting into this

14-August-05, 02:52 AM		#6 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	You don't install a BIOS. Plug all your new components in, put the XP CD in the drive and set the BIOS so it boots from the CD drive first. Follow the instructions and you'll eventually be asked if you want to reformat. Again follow the instructions, and then everything's done. If this is too vague use this guide: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html If needed you could flash the BIOS not "install" it. Look in your mobo manufacturer's website for instructions.

14-August-05, 02:57 AM		#7 (permalink)
THRiLL KiLL PcApEX's PuNK ROckER	you want to set up all your settings in the bios before you install windows.... some options if you change them after windows has been installed will cause windows to become unstable or even not boot here is a webpage that tells you what each of the options in the bios does http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx?location=9 also if you have to format.... make two partitions ... one for windows ... 8 to 15 gb and the rest for saving crap so if you need to reinstall windows ... you dont lose yer info... just the programs you installed WELCOME to PiMPIRiG!!!