New motherboard install - first timer

Shmokinjoe · Aug 22, 2006

I'm a begginer at this computer building stuff. I had a Compaq desktop die at 1 year 2months old, how convenient. I didn't want to go buy another one and wonder how long it's going to last so I'm buying a new motherboard, a new case/PS and using my harddrive memory and processor. I'm not sure yet if I'll have to buy a new copy of windows.
Any tips/things I should know before I mash the power button?
Thanks

Seany1212 · Aug 22, 2006

last time i installed new mobo i had to reinstall windows again, kept looping on the windows page, any idea to get round this?

W1zzard · Aug 22, 2006

when you upgrade your mobo you usually have to reinstall windows .. much better in the long run

Ketxxx · Aug 22, 2006

Shmokinjoe said:
Any tips/things I should know before I mash the power button?
Thanks

read lots of comp building guides before you attempt anything yourself

Shmokinjoe · Aug 23, 2006

OK I got it together and powered it up. All it does is flash a cursor in the top corner. Does this mean I need to insert a windows CD? I thought maybe something would come up since it is the hard rive i have been using.

drade · Aug 23, 2006

Risers, make sure everything is plugged in...

Mediocre · Aug 23, 2006

Do you at least get a bios post or graphic?

Shmokinjoe · Aug 23, 2006

If I switch the BIOS config jumper to configure it shows some menus but on normal just that little flashing line in the top corner.

stealthfighter · Aug 23, 2006

I get that too but I let it sit and it boots.. do you leave it sit?

Shmokinjoe · Aug 23, 2006

No, I'll try that. Last time I noticed an intel screen for a second when it first comes on.

stealthfighter · Aug 23, 2006

It should only take 20 secs max on that screen... takes like 10 for me, I think that's the screen you get when it checks for stuff that's not there but I could be wrong.

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