Some points:
1) In Windows 8, when you insert a DVD a purple bar slides from the very top-right. You can then CLICK on this to proceed.
2) I recommend getting START8 from Stardock for $5. The new W8 interface is accessible via a link from the recreated Start Menu.
3) With Stardock installed you can also start a DVD by going to the DESKTOP, open "Computer", right-click the DVD drive and select "open autoplay"
("Computer" changes to "This PC" with the 8.1 update; I recommend WAITING another month before running the 8.1 update and when you do so have a BACKUP IMAGE created immediately beforehand. My preview release had major issue. I just installed and issues where minor but there are a few things currently being fixed since the recent rollout such as mouse lag, missing anti-virus software etc.. Also note that SOME drivers seem to apply specifically to W8.1. Look at the numbers if in doubt or let AI Suite 3 handle it.)
NETWORK:
1) I've seen issues where the MAIN CHIPSET driver was not installed which prevented other devices like the Network chip from functioning even with the driver installed.
Even if you install it with the DVD, you should UPDATE all those anyway. Here's the MAIN CHIPSET driver name, from your above link:
Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility V9.4.0.1026 for Windows 7/8/8.1 32bit & 64bit.(WHQL)
2) AI SUITE 3:
You can download and run this to install most drivers etc and also UPDATE automatically. Read your manual for what it includes
3) Wi-Fi:
I'm not sure if you plan to use this, but note that your motherboard recommends installing the Wi-Fi driver BEFORE the software. No idea why, but if you run into issues try uninstalling then reinstalling in the proper order.
4) Read through all the drivers and software to see what you need, such as USB3 (if no installed by AI Suite 3). Don't install things unless you need them.
5) Use Thermal Radar or whatever your fan software is to setup a profile for your CPU and case fans.
6) Finally, create a BACKUP IMAGE of your C-drive when you think everything's sorted (Microsoft Update, Programs, drivers).
7) If you use STEAM for games I recommend putting it on a 2nd partition or separate drive. Here's what I recommend for two-drive setups but this varies a lot. If your first drive was a larger drive I usually partition it with no more than 200GB for C-drive and the rest for D-drive:
a) Windows Drive-> Windows and applications only
b) 2nd Drive-> STEAM folder, Games folder, Downloads, Media folder (videos, pictures etc), Image Backup (for C-drive Image using Windows Image or Acronis True Image).
8) READ. YOUR. MANUAL. CAREFULLY.
There's a lot of little things in there that might save you a headache down the road such as:
do NOT use the Asmedia dark brown Sata connectors for a DVD drive
9) UPDATE YOUR BIOS (latest is 1405).