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Switching Asus motherboards

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October 6, 2014 9:03:12 PM

Hello,

I'm switching from a Maximus V Formula to a Maximus V Gene, and was wondering if they use the same drivers. When I switch the motherboards will I need to delete and reinstall drivers? And will I need to reinstall Windows 7?

Thanks for your help.

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a b V Motherboard
October 6, 2014 9:11:05 PM

More then likely you will have to do all of the above, at least that has been my experience when changing models of boards. A call to ASUS support might be worth your time, but they will probably tell you the same.
You might luck out, but I have used ASUS boards almost exclusively for the last 15+ years (tried a different brand once and it failed at 2 years) and have always had to reinstall or, one time with Windows 98, repair the OS; and always have had to install new driver. Even when the change was the same board but a 'revised' edition.
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a b V Motherboard
October 6, 2014 9:14:13 PM

For best results, it's advisable to reinstall Windows when changing mobo's. Not doing so can lead to a lot of headaches, but sometimes you can get away with it. Personally, I always reinstall, besides avoiding problems with drivers, I like the speed of a fresh Windows install.
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October 7, 2014 2:02:00 AM

Fresh installation of windows is the best option
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