What do I need to do after I replace motherboard

[Willy156]

Hi all, I currently have the HP p7-1245. unfortunately, the motherboard cpu pins were bent. I am replacing it with an Asus H61M-A. What do I need to do after I replaced it? Do i need to worry about drivers, reinstalling windows, etc? thanks!

 

[swifty_morgan]

might have to reformat.

 

[lucasz]

I changed my motherboard and CPU and didn't need to do anything other than install the new motherboard drivers. Are you keeping the same processor?

 

[Willy156]

yup. everything is the same form my old computer except im just swapping my motherboard

 

[swifty_morgan]

does it have the same chipset? if so you might get lucky. don't count your chickens.

 

[Willy156]

I think so? They're both LGA 1155
oh yeah theyre both H61 chipset.

 

[Willy156]

I think so? They're both LGA 1155
oh yeah theyre both H61 chipset.

 

[lucasz]

Then I'd just back up everything just in case. Once you back everything up swap out the motherboard and see what happens!

 

[Willy156]

what drivers do I need to worry about?

 

[lucasz]

I would just install all the drivers that are on the motherboard's download page on the motherboard's website. It doesn't take long at all

 

[Willy156]

is that all I need to do?

 

[lucasz]

That should be all, yes.