I've just put together an Z97i-Plus with an i7 4790K (I will NOT be overclocking at any point ever). I'm in the process of installing the software. I'm trying to be careful so I've been referring to the internet for the best process to follow which has left me a little confused.
(1) I started by installing Windows 7 from a disc
(2) Netgear wifi from a disc (this gave me internet access)
(3) avast antivirus (from the internet)
(4) several installation updates for windows (with several restarts) to the point that no more updates are available.
Now I'm at the point of installing the motherboard drivers. Some comments condemn using the CD that came with the motherboard and recommend going straight to the Asus website and getting the latest downloads. This is the Asus link to the motherboard drivers:
http://www.asus.com/support/Download/1/45/6/9/dSzRyfw1fmZHgfRu/30/
I'm assuming that I will follow the sequence of installation as it appears on the list (taking the most recent update from each) starting from BIOS, BIOS Utilities, Chipset, Audio, VGA, .... straight through to the last on the list : Bluetooth.
If anyone has any criticism or advice on that process please leave your comments.
Secondly; there are 2 categories I'm unsure if (or what ) I should download:
(a) BIOS Utilities - there are 3 downloads - is there anything needed here that I MUST download
(b) Utilities - 20 downloads - what do really NEED from this category
I would be grateful for any comments of feedback on anything I have done so far and the best path to follow to complete the set-up.
(1) I started by installing Windows 7 from a disc
(2) Netgear wifi from a disc (this gave me internet access)
(3) avast antivirus (from the internet)
(4) several installation updates for windows (with several restarts) to the point that no more updates are available.
Now I'm at the point of installing the motherboard drivers. Some comments condemn using the CD that came with the motherboard and recommend going straight to the Asus website and getting the latest downloads. This is the Asus link to the motherboard drivers:
http://www.asus.com/support/Download/1/45/6/9/dSzRyfw1fmZHgfRu/30/
I'm assuming that I will follow the sequence of installation as it appears on the list (taking the most recent update from each) starting from BIOS, BIOS Utilities, Chipset, Audio, VGA, .... straight through to the last on the list : Bluetooth.
If anyone has any criticism or advice on that process please leave your comments.
Secondly; there are 2 categories I'm unsure if (or what ) I should download:
(a) BIOS Utilities - there are 3 downloads - is there anything needed here that I MUST download
(b) Utilities - 20 downloads - what do really NEED from this category
I would be grateful for any comments of feedback on anything I have done so far and the best path to follow to complete the set-up.