Solved New motherboard and CPU

[canuck257]

My computer has just quit on me because of an apparent motherboard problem. I am using this as an opportunity to upgrade both the board and the CPU which are en-route as I write this. I moving up from an Athlon 64 socket 939 to a Phenom II socket AMD 3 on an Asus M4A88T-M/USB3 board.

Reading through the tutorial on transferring 7 to a new computer it appears to me that the new system will not boot or am I misunderstanding? I assume this means that I will have to re-install everything so, should I just re-install over the existing OS or should I format the drive first?:huh:

I would appreciate any advice or observations on the processes that I need to follow to successfully get the new system working. I feel sure that the information is already here somewhere but I'm not sure where, or what to look for.

My computer knowledge and skills are very limited so I warn anyone replying that their input will probably generate even more questions from me.:devil:

 

[DeVandal]

You are getting new chipsets, so you need a re-install.

 

[Golden]

Hi,

Follow this tutorial to do a clean installation:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

Yes, its best to format the hard disk completely - you will get the opportunity to do that during installation. Be sure to backup any data prior to installation.

If you have any questions, post them here and we can help you.

Regards,
Golden

 

[whs]

Do you have a retail OS or an OEM OS - this matters for the activation.

 

[canuck257]

Do you have a retail OS or an OEM OS - this matters for the activation.

OEM

 

[whs]

Do you have a retail OS or an OEM OS - this matters for the activation.

OEM

In that case you will have to talk Microsoft into activating your OS. Maybe a robocall will do, but in case you have to talk to a live person, think of a good (sad) story. Activation and registration of a Microsoft product

 

[Golden]

OEM

Ouch - OEM's are tied to the original motherboard, which you are now changing, so it becomes superfulous. You will have to follow WHS's advice, as there isn't any other alternative unfortunately.

Good luck,
Golden

 

[canuck257]

OEM

Ouch - OEM's are tied to the original motherboard, which you are now changing, so it becomes superfulous. You will have to follow WHS's advice, as there isn't any other alternative unfortunately.

Good luck,
Golden

The OEM disc did not come with a system, I bought it with some components, does that make a difference?

On edit, the packaging reads "OEM System Builder Pack"

 

[Golden]

The OEM disc did not come with a system, I bought it with some components, does that make a difference?
On edit, the packaging reads "OEM System Builder Pack"

Unfortunately not, it was tied in to the motherboard as soon as you installed the OEM.

 

[sygnus21]

but in case you have to talk to a live person, think of a good (sad) story. Activation and registration of a Microsoft product

This works. Just tell them what happened.

 

[gregrocker]

Using the booted Win7 installation DVD you can Sysprep your HD in another machine to remove all drivers, activation and other changes so it will start up on new hardware: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...lation-transfer-new-computer.html#post1161038

But first I would see if it will start on its own.

 

[whs]

OEM

Ouch - OEM's are tied to the original motherboard, which you are now changing, so it becomes superfulous. You will have to follow WHS's advice, as there isn't any other alternative unfortunately.

Good luck,
Golden

The OEM disc did not come with a system, I bought it with some components, does that make a difference?

On edit, the packaging reads "OEM System Builder Pack"

I am a little confuded: Is this a multiple OEM pack where not all versions have been used yet. In that case, an unused key would work.

 

[canuck257]

Ouch - OEM's are tied to the original motherboard, which you are now changing, so it becomes superfulous. You will have to follow WHS's advice, as there isn't any other alternative unfortunately.

Good luck,
Golden

The OEM disc did not come with a system, I bought it with some components, does that make a difference?

On edit, the packaging reads "OEM System Builder Pack"

I am a little confuded: Is this a multiple OEM pack where not all versions have been used yet. In that case, an unused key would work.

I don,t think this is the case, there is a single CD and a single Product key!

 

[gregrocker]

How long has it been activated?

The SysPrep tutorial is a new one here which offers great potential for consumers needing to change their installation to new hardware. However it may need to be run from Win7 first to intiate.

I've asked the tutorial author to consult.

 

[canuck257]

Using the booted Win7 installation DVD you can Sysprep your HD in another machine to remove all drivers, activation and other changes so it will start up on new hardware: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...lation-transfer-new-computer.html#post1161038

But first I would see if it will start on its own.

Trying it first makes sense, I may get lucky:sarc:

If I transfer my HD to my wife's machine which is also running 7 will it cause problems with her machine?

 

[canuck257]

How long has it been activated?

I have had ongoing problems with this machine and have re-installed and activated 7 at least 3 times. The most recent was about 6 weeks ago.

 

[gregrocker]

What I would do if you don't want to reinstall is SysPrep the Win7 installation HD on another computer using the steps given here: Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer

When HD starts up on new hardware attempt to reactivate then use the phone activation if/when it is rejected.

Follow prompts to speak to an agent and explain that you have been having problems with hardware working correctly ever since you installed and need help trying to activate this now that you have sorted the hardware and it seems to be finally working.

If activation agent won't help you, appeal to Customer Service.

 

[canuck257]

OK I will give this a try using the wife's computer. Will the OS on my HD cause a problem if I install it in her machine? Do I need to disengage her OS HD to ensure that it will boot with my OS?

 

[Kari]

I read the thread through and have basically nothing to add. However, I would like to say this:

If you can boot your system including old motherboard one more time, then you could follow the Method 1 in this tutorial as Greg has told you earlier in this thread. It simply shows you how to remove all hardware dependent information, inclusive SID, then install new hardware and drivers.

Just follow the tutorial carefully.

Kari

 

[gregrocker]

Kari, if he isn't able to start up again, can he swap out the mobo, then boot Win7 DVD to SysPrep the HD before attempting to start it on new mobo?

If not, then can he move HD to another machine which has all other HD's removed, boot DVD to Sysprep the HD, then move it back to start up with new mobo?