New mobo

[hunter-killer25]

hey, i finally got my new motherboard and a gig of dual channel ram. i'm upgrading from Sd ram and a crappy mobo. I need to know, do i have to reformat my harddrive before i install my new mobo? If i do is there anyway around it (driver cleaner)?

 

[Fil]

You don't need to reformat your harddrive but remove the chipset drivers and other programs from your last motherboard.

 

[hunter-killer25]

thanks, incase your wondering i got the p4p800-e deluxe woot

 

[hunter-killer25]

know any good driver cleaners or where i can find my old motherboard drivers? i dont see them on the add remove program list

 

[IchI]

imo would format, when ever I add any new hardware to my computer, especially a new mobo I always do a full format.

 

[hunter-killer25]

i've formatted twice within the last 4 months and its really annoying backing up all your files, reloading windows, loading all my software, remodify windows. its too much of a hassle and my motherboard is so old it probably has 1/2 as many driver "extras" as the standard one today, i just need to know howto get rid of it.

 

[IrishPunk]

With upgrading your mobo you could save yourself a lot of problems but formatting. Trust me. Just make sure your new mobo supports your old CPU.