Re: upgrading motherboard - do I need to re-install everything?

Thanks - I was looking at that procedure before I posted. But it seemed to
be geared to someone who knew that they were going to upgrade the
motherboard beforehand. It tells you to start Windows before installing the
new motherboard and choose "Upgrade", then shutdown Windows and install the
new motherboard.

My problem is that the system won't boot. Not even POST. So I'll have to
install the new motherboard without "preparing" Windows for a new hardware.

Did you have any stability issues after the upgrade? I had talked with an
ASUS tech who said that they recommend a total format and re-install of the
OS to avoid any "Blue screens". It's nice to know that there is a chance to
not have to re-install everything.

Any pointers on the replacement would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help..




"usasma" <usasma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi! I've had the exact same situation - I upgraded my P4PE mobo to a
P4P800
> SE motherboard a while back. The change is fairly easy, but very
detailed.
> Here's a link that I used when doing it:
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html
>
> Follow the directions exactly - and don't be surprised if problems pop up!
> It seems to revolve around making the minimum of hardware changes (so it's
a
> good thing that you stayed with Asus). There's lot's of horror stories on
> the web about this procedure - but having done it myself, I found that it
> wasn't so bad. Also, I imaged my hard drive prior to starting it - so if
it
> failed, I had a good backup ready and waiting (didn't need it tho')
>
> Good luck!
>
> "Sierras" wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >
> > I have an ASUS P4PE motherboard which just died. I can't find an exact
> > replacement, so I had to go with a new P4P800 E deluxe (Still socket
478)
> >
> > Anyway, before I install this new motherboard, my question is:
> >
> > 1) Will I need to format C and completely re-install Windows and all my
> > applications? I have the original Win XP on CD (Pre-SP2)
> >
> > or
> >
> > 2) My C drive has Win XP Sp2 with all the latest updates. Can I
perform a
> > repair or some kind or re-install the operating system only so that I
don't
> > have to re-install all my other software in order to keep my settings
intact
> > (i.e. ipod music, photo catalogs, etc..)
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >


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