Installing P5Q

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 13:02

Hey, I have just got my new asus p5q and tbh i'm a bit of noob when it comes to stuff like this, So baisically do i just install it and turn it on or will i have to adjust anything in the bios or windows to get it to work?

Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but i dont have a clue

Dan

harris1986 · 22 Dec 2008 at 13:22

basic things to do are time/date and make sure your cd/dvd device is set as first boot priority (you will need this when you come to installing your o/s)

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 13:24

I already have the os on my hardrive, as its not a new build im just replaceing it.

Dan

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 14:12

Also would i need to re-install windows? if so how would i do it as it was already inststalled on the hdd when i got it so i dont have the cd.

Dan

RJC · 22 Dec 2008 at 17:55

Is the motherboard like for like or have you upgraded the motherboard!

If your windows version is OEM this is tied to the board it was originaly activated on and a new License is required.

If you have done a full upgrade then I personaly recommend doing a re-install, but as you don't have the disc thats going to be tricky, alternate can you not go the manufacturer of the system and ask them to send you one.

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 18:57

RJC said:
Is the motherboard like for like or have you upgraded the motherboard!

If your windows version is OEM this is tied to the board it was originaly activated on and a new License is required.

If you have done a full upgrade then I personaly recommend doing a re-install, but as you don't have the disc thats going to be tricky, alternate can you not go the manufacturer of the system and ask them to send you one.

Ok thanks, How do i find out if it's OEM?

Dan

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 19:45

Ok, i have just looked and my OS is OEM

So does that mean i have to buy a whole new copy of vista or xp or is there anther way around it?

Thanks

Sunbed · 22 Dec 2008 at 20:39

Don't think you can use OEM disc unless your old motherboard is P5Q also? Even then don't think you can.

NvidiaDan · 22 Dec 2008 at 21:07

Sundance said:
Don't think you can use OEM disc unless your old motherboard is P5Q also? Even then don't think you can.

The hard drive with the os on is from an old refurbished emachines that i diddent even get a disc with.

Dan

harris1986 · 22 Dec 2008 at 22:16

In which case the old motherboard won't be a p5q so you will need a new os license and need to reformatt.