How can I tell if I have all my motherboard drivers installed

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FirstTimebuilder777

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I don't recall if I properly installed my motherboards drivers from the website. Would I be having obvious problems If I didn't? I built my pc about two months ago and it just crossed my mind. Could forgetting to install these damage any components. My motherboard is this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUR7WFQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
How important are the drivers and can someone help me on where to get them and which ones I need and how to properly install them.
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If a driver is "missing", your device will not be recognized when plugged into your computer. You will need to download the driver for it and install it. Chances are, Windows will have a generic driver for your device and install it when plugging the device in. If you aren't having any issues with anything, I wouldn't worry about updating them right now.

Here's a couple of articles that you may find helpful.
http://lifehacker.com/5912682/do-i-really-need-to-update-my-drivers
http://www.howtogeek.com/191405/should-you-use-the-hardware-drivers-windows-provides-or-download-your-manufacturers-drivers/
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Yes, you will need to download them. If the file you download is a zip file, simply extract it and run the setup.exe to install.

Do NOT worry about updating the BIOS. It may not even be necessary to do so. If your system has been running fine, stick with the BIOS version you're currently on.
 
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FirstTimebuilder777

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k I think I may have downloaded them with a CD but I don't know if that is how I am supposed to. If i was missing a driver how could I tell?
 
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If a driver is "missing", your device will not be recognized when plugged into your computer. You will need to download the driver for it and install it. Chances are, Windows will have a generic driver for your device and install it when plugging the device in. If you aren't having any issues with anything, I wouldn't worry about updating them right now.

Here's a couple of articles that you may find helpful.
http://lifehacker.com/5912682/do-i-really-need-to-update-my-drivers
http://www.howtogeek.com/191405/should-you-use-the-hardware-drivers-windows-provides-or-download-your-manufacturers-drivers/
 
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