Change motherboard without reinstall Win 7 x64

nabilalk

nabilalk

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Hey all,

My mobo just failed so I am thinking about attempting a mobo swap without a reinstall.

I found this thread: http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware...mobo-processor-without-format.html#post157980 where the OP reported success.

If I can get this working, are there any potential Cons that I should be aware of?

If I do have to reinstall how does the Repair reinstall differ than the Clean reinstall?

I already have all my Personal Files on a separate partition on the HD and I will be using the same processor and RAM. Thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway M6827
OS
Win 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5750 @ 2.00 GHz
Memory
3GB
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic Vx900
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
150GB Hard Drive
nabilalk said:
Hey all,

My mobo just failed so I am thinking about attempting a mobo swap without a reinstall.

I found this thread: http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware...mobo-processor-without-format.html#post157980 where the OP reported success.

If I can get this working, are there any potential Cons that I should be aware of?

If I do have to reinstall how does the Repair reinstall differ than the Clean reinstall?

I already have all my Personal Files on a separate partition on the HD and I will be using the same processor and RAM. Thanks.
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You shouldnt even have to do a repair, just install and see if it identifies everything. Have the latest mobo chipset and integrated stuff drivers downloaded and ready to go if you can. If Win7 doesnt recognize the new mobo then a repair is a 2nd option.

From your specs it appears this is a custom or homemade PC... if so you really shouldnt have any issues!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebrew PC - "Alpha_Dawg"
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad - Q9550 - 2.83GHz stock - OC'd to 3.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3P
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz (PC6400) OCZ Reaper
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GE Force 8800 GTS
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 750GB - 7200RPM - 32MB cache
WD Caviar Green 1.5TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
WD Caviar Green 2.0TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750
Case
Gigabyte 3D Aurora
Cooling
Case is Air - 5ea. 120mm fans (mix of Arctic and Xigmatec)
Keyboard
MS Natural Wireless KB
Mouse
MS Wireless Mouse
Internet Speed
50 mbps down/5 mbps up
Other Info
AVerMedia - AVerTVHD G2 Dual Tuner Card
:ditto: since your using the same CPU.

Ken
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
Darryl Licht said:
nabilalk said:
Hey all,

My mobo just failed so I am thinking about attempting a mobo swap without a reinstall.

I found this thread: http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware...mobo-processor-without-format.html#post157980 where the OP reported success.

If I can get this working, are there any potential Cons that I should be aware of?

If I do have to reinstall how does the Repair reinstall differ than the Clean reinstall?

I already have all my Personal Files on a separate partition on the HD and I will be using the same processor and RAM. Thanks.
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You shouldnt even have to do a repair, just install and see if it identifies everything. Have the latest mobo chipset and integrated stuff drivers downloaded and ready to go if you can. If Win7 doesnt recognize the new mobo then a repair is a 2nd option.

From your specs it appears this is a custom or homemade PC... if so you really shouldnt have any issues!
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Will give it a shot and post back. So you recommend downloading the drivers from ASUS rather than letting Win 7 download generic drivers (or wherever Win 7 pulls drivers from) automatically? The reason I ask is that the board I bought was not designed specifically for Win 7. And yes "homemade" all the way. I bought the PC from a friend who wanted to upgrade.

old board

new board

Thanks.
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway M6827
OS
Win 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5750 @ 2.00 GHz
Memory
3GB
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic Vx900
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
150GB Hard Drive
Download the drivers from ASUS to a USB stick'unless the new board came with the drivers on CD. Let windows try to find the drivers first.

Ken
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
ken9122 said:
Download the drivers from ASUS to a USB stick'unless the new board came with the drivers on CD. Let windows try to find the drivers first.

Ken
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So to clarify. If Windows can install the drivers great. If not, have the ASUS drivers on CD or USB as a standby?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway M6827
OS
Win 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5750 @ 2.00 GHz
Memory
3GB
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic Vx900
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Hard Drives
150GB Hard Drive
nabilalk said:
ken9122 said:
Download the drivers from ASUS to a USB stick'unless the new board came with the drivers on CD. Let windows try to find the drivers first.

Ken
Click to expand...
So to clarify. If Windows can install the drivers great. If not, have the ASUS drivers on CD or USB as a standby?
Click to expand...

Yep :thumbsup:
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
You will probably have to install some of the drivers from CD... once win7 knows what you have, updates should be grabbed from the net. Remember to do probably 3 update-reboot cycles after you switch over to make sure you have all updates!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebrew PC - "Alpha_Dawg"
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad - Q9550 - 2.83GHz stock - OC'd to 3.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3P
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz (PC6400) OCZ Reaper
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GE Force 8800 GTS
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 750GB - 7200RPM - 32MB cache
WD Caviar Green 1.5TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
WD Caviar Green 2.0TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750
Case
Gigabyte 3D Aurora
Cooling
Case is Air - 5ea. 120mm fans (mix of Arctic and Xigmatec)
Keyboard
MS Natural Wireless KB
Mouse
MS Wireless Mouse
Internet Speed
50 mbps down/5 mbps up
Other Info
AVerMedia - AVerTVHD G2 Dual Tuner Card
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