RE: PC how to
From: A singh (_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/01/04
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2004 10:25:02 -0700
You are mixing up things here.
When you start your computer, the first thing the processor does is read
Instructions off the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Then it reads the OS
files from the Primary Hard Drive (The BIOS tells the processor where to
look). These are two different entities. So if you are installing a new OS or
are re-installing the OS. its going on the Hard Drive and has nothing to do
with the MotherBoard. You can go to the motherboard vendor site and download
the latest version of BIOS and install it after you have installed the OS.
(this is optional)
"Costa" wrote:
> Hi, I just bought a new PC with XP already installed. I
> will reformat my hard drive because of infections when
> first logging on and cannot fully delete. My question is:
> Do I need to install the MotherBoard's software and if
> so, which software do I install first The MB or XP
> Operating System. Can someone explain please, thanks.
>
>
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