Windows 7 drivers from ASUS for MAXIMUS IX Formula as a New MOBO

[Steady Grounds]

Hello There,
I watched some videos that requires an Internet connection to download basic drivers for various Window versions on certain Mobo's like the AsRocks http:// . Anyways, I do have the Windows 7 pro CD and I still can't rest so I downloaded the basic drivers like LAN, AUDIO and USB3. Now, I think that the USB3 Driver is the most important one because with it the system will use it to recognize a Flash drive, and then comes the Intel_LAN. So, do I need only these 2 (LAN and USB3) in my USB Drive to download them first to start or does everything comes in the Windows 7 Pro CD. The most work that I have ever done is replacing a similar new mobo in the place of an old one(My first gaming system that I bought from a PC Shop years ago which is ready and fully installed). But now, I am upgrading my old 2009 mobo to a MAXIMUS IX Formula and a i7 7700K. One Final Question, will the M9F.CAP will be affected or corrupted if these 2 driver files(USB3 and LAN) with it in the same flash drive.Please excuse me for my noobish questions, doubts and ignorance.

Thank You,
SD

 

[photonboy]

1) Basic Windows install will have sufficient drivers for basic video, network etc.

2) Windows Update can also detect and install many drivers.

3) Don't install any drivers unless you need them (i.e. USB3 may or may not need drivers to work), and if you DO need drivers go to the MOTHERBOARD support site (under Windows 7) and find the exact driver you need.

4) Files on a flash drive won't affect other files. Any BIOS program or whatever will just look for the file it needs.

However, there should be no need to have USB3 and LAN drivers on a thumb drive anyway since you'll have network access by default (wired). If wireless then use the included drivers, or if they are on-line only then in that case you would have to locate the drivers with another machine.

 

[photonboy]

You need Windows 10 BTW to use the i7-7700K.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3112663/software/microsoft-made-em-do-it-the-latest-kaby-lake-zen-chips-will-support-only-windows-10.html
and
http://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-to-make-windows-10-compulsory-for-new-kaby-lake-and-ryzen-cpus

It may read as "maybe" but I know people have already tried to install W7 and failed. Some people had some workarounds in the BIOS supposedly then got W7 to install but it doesn't sound like this is a good plan. (and if you plan to play games then know that DX12 is W10 only anyway).

 

[Paul NZ]

Just be aware you wont be able to update Win7 with a Kaby Lake. Because MS have blocked users who install Win7 and 8

What kind of hdd will you be installing Windows 7 on??

You need USB 3 drivers if you use a USB 3 port. Since Win7 doesnt support USB 3 natively

If there are USB 2 ports plug the flash drive into that

 

[Steady Grounds]

Ahaaaaa. Bingo. Thank You very very much fellas. Your answers helped a lot