Has your motherboard died after
years of use and you can’t afford a
new computer? Do you want to upgrade to a “newer”
motherboard? If you have ever replaced
a motherboard, chances are the computer wouldn’t boot up
with the new motherboard.
In the event that your new board won't allow you to boot into Windows, you'll have to reformat
the drive and re-install Windows...correct? Maybe not.
When you replace a motherboard
with a motherboard that has the same “chipset”
(motherboard audio/video circuitry etc), the computer
usually boots into Windows, and allows you to install
the new drivers and software. Not too difficult
huh?
On the
other hand, when you install a motherboard from a
different manufacturer than your “to be replaced”
motherboard, you may encounter booting problems, failure
to boot, unexplainable crashes, random restarts,
etc. To avoid problems associated with replacing a
motherboard, follow these steps:
(some details may be
slightly different if Windows 7 is
your operating system; but nonetheless the same
procedure, contact us for FREE advice if needed!
)
*Note, this MUST
be done prior to uninstalling your OLD
motherboard.*
2.) After powering up your computer,
press “F8” repeatedly. This will give you the option to
“Start in safe mode”, amongst other options.
3.) Choose “Start in safe
mode”.
4.)When your
computer has booted to the desktop screen, your screen
will have notification that you are in safe mode. If you
get a message allowing you to “…click OK to continue”,
click ok.
5.) Next, you will need to go
to the “Device Manager”, and uninstall all of the
drivers/software associated with your old
motherboard.
6.) Click on the “Start”
menu
7.) Click on “Control
Panel” (If in “Category View”, click “Performance
and Maintenance”, then click the “System” icon. If in
“Classic View”, double click the “System” icon. )
8.) Click on the “Hardware”
tab.
9.) Click on “Device
Manager”.
10.) You will
now see a long, vertical “string” of installed hardware
and devices. Double click each hardware category,
and you will notice the “+” becomes a “-“ as the
hardware sub-menus drop down. The
subcategories are the hardware that can be uninstalled
or disabled.
11.) Right click all subcategories
for the below listed hardware, and click
“Uninstall”. When “Uninstall” is not possible,
choose “Disable”. The categories that should be
chosen and the subcategories uninstalled( or disabled)
are:
Once the above hardware groups are
uninstalled or disabled, now it’s time to uninstall any
software that is associated with the hardware/drivers
that were uninstalled.
12.) Choose “Start” menu, then click
“Control Panel.” Next, double click “Add or Remove
Programs.” Uninstall ANY software that is
associated with the hardware that will be
replaced. (For example, if you have a NVIDIA
onboard video card on your old motherboard, and you see
software for: “NVIDIA Control Panel”, remove
it. If you are unsure what should be uninstalled
SKIP THIS STEP, and contact your PC manufacturer,
reseller or TekTime for assistance! )
13.) Next, it’s time to
shut down your computer and prepare to install
the new motherboard. Now the old software
and drivers shouldn’t conflict with the new hardware,
and drivers that will be installed after the
replacement. If you have any questions during this step, contact
your PC manufacturer, reseller or TekTime
for assistance!
Has your motherboard died after
years of use and you can’t afford a
new computer? Do you want to upgrade to a “newer”
motherboard? If you have ever replaced
a motherboard, chances are the computer wouldn’t boot up
with the new motherboard.
