Well, after 1 RMA I've finally got a working motherboard and I'm sitting in BIOS happy, with a nice low CPU temperature.
Now, BIOS's have moved on since I were a lad (aren't they flashy these days) but there's a few things I'm confused about...
Now, BIOS's have moved on since I were a lad (aren't they flashy these days) but there's a few things I'm confused about: -
1. CPU frequency is 3293.6MHz on my i3 3220 - assuming this is right, but the memory is showing as 1330MHz when it's 1600MHz memory. This is 'auto', so I'm assuming that's to match CPU or something? Or is there a multiplier that needs changing? Ages since I did this and I can't remember what should match what...
2. BIOS is F14, and there is an F18 on the website for the motherboard. Upgrade as standard?
3. Installing onto an SSD - do I need any drivers for Windows 7 ahead of time or will everything install ok and then just update/install motherboard drivers as required using latest version from website?
4. In terms of drivers, motherboard website lists: -5
* VIA Audio Driver
* Intel Management Engine Interface
* Intel INF Installation
* Atheros LAN driver
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology
* Intel SATA Preinstall Driver
* Etron USB 3.0 Driver
* Intel USB 3.0 Driver
* Intel VGA Driver
Ok, I would do Audio, LAN anyway, but I don't need VGA as I'm not going to use onboard graphics, but why 2 USB 3.0 drivers, and do I need them? And what about the other 4 intel drivers???
5. HD audio or AC97 connector - which should I use? Does it matter?
6. My Zalman case has a temperature sensor. Where is sensible to put this, and do you just tape it down case side, PSU or something similar..?
7. Anything else I should tweak or adjust in BIOS or case for optimum performance. Not aiming to overlock, just want it cool and stable.
I appreciate there's a lot of questions, and some of these may be very noobish but it's an age since I last build!
Thanks in advance.
Now, BIOS's have moved on since I were a lad (aren't they flashy these days) but there's a few things I'm confused about...
Now, BIOS's have moved on since I were a lad (aren't they flashy these days) but there's a few things I'm confused about: -
1. CPU frequency is 3293.6MHz on my i3 3220 - assuming this is right, but the memory is showing as 1330MHz when it's 1600MHz memory. This is 'auto', so I'm assuming that's to match CPU or something? Or is there a multiplier that needs changing? Ages since I did this and I can't remember what should match what...
2. BIOS is F14, and there is an F18 on the website for the motherboard. Upgrade as standard?
3. Installing onto an SSD - do I need any drivers for Windows 7 ahead of time or will everything install ok and then just update/install motherboard drivers as required using latest version from website?
4. In terms of drivers, motherboard website lists: -5
* VIA Audio Driver
* Intel Management Engine Interface
* Intel INF Installation
* Atheros LAN driver
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology
* Intel SATA Preinstall Driver
* Etron USB 3.0 Driver
* Intel USB 3.0 Driver
* Intel VGA Driver
Ok, I would do Audio, LAN anyway, but I don't need VGA as I'm not going to use onboard graphics, but why 2 USB 3.0 drivers, and do I need them? And what about the other 4 intel drivers???
5. HD audio or AC97 connector - which should I use? Does it matter?
6. My Zalman case has a temperature sensor. Where is sensible to put this, and do you just tape it down case side, PSU or something similar..?
7. Anything else I should tweak or adjust in BIOS or case for optimum performance. Not aiming to overlock, just want it cool and stable.
I appreciate there's a lot of questions, and some of these may be very noobish but it's an age since I last build!
Thanks in advance.
