What drivers do i need?

[Rob519]

So i know that when you build a new computer you have to install drivers for some parts but how do i figure out what drivers i need exactly? Thanks

 

[mcnumpty23]

you get a driver disk with the motherboard

as long as you have a dvd drive thats fine

if you dont make sure to get the needed driver for internet access first either ethernet or wifi depending how you will connect and put it on usb flash drive

as long as you have internet access you then go to motherboard and other components makers website and download latest drivers

 

[JackNaylorPE]

1. Prepare for Windows installation with USB tool or use DVD if you got one
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

2. Connect boot drive data cable to lowest numbered SATA port .... but don't connect:
-Ethernet cable
-SATA Data Cable for any other drives

3. Install Windows to boot drive

4. Turn off Windows ability to install Hardware drivers
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8013-windows-update-
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/82137-drivers-turn-off-automatic-driver-installation.html

5. Install all required hardware drivers and desired utilities / programs from original media (DVD) that are in the boxes for each component See Item 7 below

6. Connect ethernet cable and run Windows Update till it stops doing anything

7. Install latest drivers for ALL hardware from manufacturers web sites. The reason we didn't do this in step 5 is 3 fold:
-Sometimes MoBo CD comes with licensed utilities with product key embedded and these are not on web site versions
-Its advisable to establish a working out of box conditions
-Sometimes newer drivers require latest Windows Updates

If you have a 2nd drive ....

8. Shut down and connect HD data cable to 2nd lowest numbered SATA port.

9. Boot to BIOS and make sure that SSD is the 1st boot device, if not fix it

10. Boot to Windows