just booted for the first time new build

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 13:27

just booted for the first time..

only my second full build

2500k asrock extreme 4 gen 3

now.. 1. installed windows 64 bit
2. bios updated
3. installed cpuz realtemp prime 95
4. test
5. overclock
6. re test
7. then everything else

have i missed anything

thank you

Surveyor · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:00

"7. then everything else" could mean anything.

Motherboard (chipset) driver?

Audio driver?

Graphics driver?

USB 3.0 driver?

LAN drivers?

Windows updates?

Ant-virus sotware?

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:25

yes i meant do i install windows first update drives windows etc
then bios update
etc..

then 7 normal stuff like programmes etc..

tigerstyle · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:34

LOL at the totally unspecific 'what have I missed list'

Ewaf · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:37

Slightly jacking the thread but how important is it to update bios? Just reformatted today and I haven't updated the bios, just used whats on the CD?

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:38

yeah i meant steps 1 to 6 really is there anything else needed before i load windows and try to overclock..

in fact boots at 4.6 in bios but untested yet as i havent done anything else even loaded windows.

TNGL · 28 Aug 2011 at 14:43

Ewaf said:
Slightly jacking the thread but how important is it to update bios? Just reformatted today and I haven't updated the bios, just used whats on the CD?

I don't think it's too important to update the BIOS, unless of course you're experiencing issues with your motherboard, then an update may fix that. BIOS updates may also improve stability and performance with certain hardware.

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:08

driver cd or windows cd wont show up when using the dvd drive

munz · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:10

might want to let thermal paste burn in a bit before really hard pushing the cpu to its max, go for mild overclock to start with, and leave the 5ghz screenshots for at least a week

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:14

ok thank you will do

cant seem to load drivers or operating system though.. not detecting anything on the sata ports

Hyburnate · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:16

Reseat the HDD Sata and Molex plugs.

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:21

done that still nothing.. using the sata 1 and 2 on the board

Idleman · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:26

Try selecting DVD drive as first boot option. Also what mode are you using, AHCI or IDE?

Davefran · 28 Aug 2011 at 15:33

MAXIBOY said:
just booted for the first time..

only my second full build

2500k asrock extreme 4 gen 3

now.. 1. installed windows 64 bit
2. bios updated
3. installed cpuz realtemp prime 95
4. test
5. overclock
6. re test
7. then everything else

have i missed anything

thank you

There are NO bios updates yet for this board

if you have a SSD, attach only this first and set ACPI in bios

1. Install windows 64 bit
2. Install chipset and vga drivers
3. Run WEI then restart
4. Let windows cycle through power saving options
5. Install remaining drivers and windows updates
6. Install discreet gpu and drivers
7. Test for stability and allow a few days for it to bed in and any bugs to show up
8. Overclock the nuts off it

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 16:03

double post

MAXIBOY · 28 Aug 2011 at 16:07

thanks very much davefran

moved things around on satas as things wouldnt show up then windows 7 being a pain so installing xp to get it running

then will try the windows7 upgrade later