CPU and MoBo upgrade: correct steps for correct work.

delmetor · May 13, 2014

Hello community,

I'm about to recieve my new ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 and my FX-8350 Black Ed. I'm upgrading from an FX-6100 and an ASUS M5A78L-M LX3.

I'm looking for advice about re-installing/modifying Windows and software for a correct and fresh work.

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)

What would be the steps to follow?

Thanks a lot to all of you.

coastie65 · May 13, 2014

delmetor :

When I did that, I unplugged all of the cables and wires, ALL of them. The I reoved the screws from the motherboard and removed that. Replace the O/I sheild with the on that came with the new Motherboard. Installed the processor on the motherboard, then moved the cooler from from the old Motherboard and installed it and the memory. Once done, I installed the motherboard and replugged everything. I know somebody is going to point out about what happened t bread boarding it first? Nothing, because I didn't.

Probably a good idea though. Did it when I did the original build, but not when I did the upgrade. You do have one additional issue or you have if your OS is OEM. You are changing the motherboard and thus the computer's profile. That OS will thgink it is being installed int another computer, which you can't do with OEM. You can, but at some point you will have a Micro$oft moment and get a message about validated or some such thing, which you will not be able to do.

delmetor · May 13, 2014

coastie65 :

delmetor :

When I did that, I unplugged all of the cables and wires, ALL of them. The I reoved the screws from the motherboard and removed that. Replace the O/I sheild with the on that came with the new Motherboard. Installed the processor on the motherboard, then moved the cooler from from the old Motherboard and installed it and the memory. Once done, I installed the motherboard and replugged everything. I know somebody is going to point out about what happened t bread boarding it first? Nothing, because I didn't.

Probably a good idea though. Did it when I did the original build, but not when I did the upgrade. You do have one additional issue or you have if your OS is OEM. You are changing the motherboard and thus the computer's profile. That OS will thgink it is being installed int another computer, which you can't do with OEM. You can, but at some point you will have a Micro$oft moment and get a message about validated or some such thing, which you will not be able to do.

Thanks a lot for your answer.

And what about software? Will i be able to access Windows after the hardware change, or should i backup everything before?

HiTechObsessed · May 13, 2014

To clear up the whole OEM can't be installed on a new motherboard thing...

All you would need to do is install it clean, then reactivate it, which can be done over the phone with an automated system.

HiTechObsessed · May 13, 2014

Definitely back everything up, as you will need to reinstall Windows due to the new motherboard. You'll be able to access Windows, though it will give you the not activated notification.

delmetor · May 13, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

(?) So the best way to proceed would be:

-Backup.
-Insert Windows DVD.
-Turn off PC.
-Replace the hardware.
-Turn ON PC and directly re-install Windows.
-Download latest drivers.

Is this OK?

delmetor · May 13, 2014

Please, i only need confirmation on this ^^^.

Pondering · May 13, 2014

A clean install probably isn't necessary and not worth the downtime right after switching out the components however backing up all personal data before reinstalling windows is always a good idea.

Do you have a 25 key product key? If yes, then everything is good.

It is probably a bad idea to put the DVD in the disc drive while you are moving the computer around.

EasyLover · May 14, 2014

Dear,

First create backup of your imp files/data.

Don't insert DVD in the drive.

Because you are changing the mobo and the CPU. So you would have to completed unplug each and every cable. RAMs, CPU and GPU.

Don't remove PSU.

Remove the mobo once every component is taken off along with its I/O shield.

Now insert the I/O shield of the new mobo.

Fit your CPU on the CPU slot and RAM on RAM slots on the mobo before installing the mobo inside the case.

Now fix your mobo inside the case.

Connect necessary cables.

Install GPU and connect its cables.

Connect SATA cables to hard disk(s) and dvd drive.

Once you are through, power on the case.
If you have OEM windows

1. Go to BIOS and select boot from DVD drive. Restart the system and insert windows disk in the drive.

2. It will boot from the disk and windows setup would start.

3. Follow the instructions on the display and proceed.

4. Once logon to windows, install the drivers of the new hardware.

If you don't have OEM windows then
1. Don't boot from DVD drive, rather boot from hard disk. Windows 7 and later will certainly boot regardless of the hardware change.

2. Once logon to windows, install the drivers of the new hardware.

Better watch installation guide vids on youtube

Regards,

delmetor · May 17, 2014

EasyLover :

Dear,

First create backup of your imp files/data.

Don't insert DVD in the drive.

Because you are changing the mobo and the CPU. So you would have to completed unplug each and every cable. RAMs, CPU and GPU.

Don't remove PSU.

Remove the mobo once every component is taken off along with its I/O shield.

Now insert the I/O shield of the new mobo.

Fit your CPU on the CPU slot and RAM on RAM slots on the mobo before installing the mobo inside the case.

Now fix your mobo inside the case.

Connect necessary cables.

Install GPU and connect its cables.

Connect SATA cables to hard disk(s) and dvd drive.

Once you are through, power on the case.
If you have OEM windows

1. Go to BIOS and select boot from DVD drive. Restart the system and insert windows disk in the drive.

2. It will boot from the disk and windows setup would start.

3. Follow the instructions on the display and proceed.

4. Once logon to windows, install the drivers of the new hardware.

If you don't have OEM windows then
1. Don't boot from DVD drive, rather boot from hard disk. Windows 7 and later will certainly boot regardless of the hardware change.

2. Once logon to windows, install the drivers of the new hardware.

Better watch installation guide vids on youtube

Regards,

Thanks a lot for the dedication and the clearness. This is definitely the help anyone would desire the most.

Enormous thanks to all of the contributors.

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