Swapping Motherboards Require Reinstall of OS and Software?

philgons · 08-13-2007, 08:18 PM

I know changing motherboards usually requires a reinstall of the OS and software, but I hear that it doesn't always.

I purchased a computer that came with the ASUS P5B-VM. It was supposed to have the P5K-VM. They are going to send it to me. Will it be possible that I won't have to go through the hassle of reinstalling the OS and software?

makmillion · 08-13-2007, 08:29 PM

They're very similar.. my guess would be a re-install won't be required.

philgons · 08-13-2007, 08:36 PM

Does the fact that they use a different chipset have any bearing on the issue?

makmillion · 08-13-2007, 09:07 PM

It may.

Try using the new board with the current OS install and see if it works out.. if it doesn't, you'll most likely get a BSOD and the PC will reboot.. at which point it's time to re-install Windows

philgons · 08-13-2007, 09:13 PM

Thanks. I'm really hoping it'll work though!

makmillion · 08-13-2007, 09:16 PM

Last night I got bored and for fun tried to stick my ATA drive w/ Vista Ultimate and XP Home SP2 in my new PC.. needless to say it came from an Intel mobo, and I was putting it in an nvidia AMD mobo.. it didn't work, of course.

However, being as your boards are so similar, I believe it'll work.. but I could be wrong.

**oscaryu1** · 08-13-2007, 10:38 PM

When you get the mobo try to boot the HDD in safe mode and install most of the main drivers there, then boot to the normal mode and finish the rest of the drivers.

philgons · 08-13-2007, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the tip!

paratwa · 08-14-2007, 01:37 AM

One of the main reasons it will probably not work is because of the different chipsets.

You might get lucky, but even it it does work, I'm betting you will have problems down the line.

If it was me, I would reformat. Nothing worse than getting into a 100 page document and having your system blue screen, loosing everything you did.

Try what it tells you on the following link. It might work for you. It is a bit dated, but still valid.

http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...4/m/1400925745

philgons · 08-14-2007, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the helpful article. Looks promising.

Someone also mentioned booting to the Vista DVD and running the repair install. Sounds like it's worth a try.

08-13-2007, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
philgons Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Swapping Motherboards Require Reinstall of OS and Software? I know changing motherboards usually requires a reinstall of the OS and software, but I hear that it doesn't always. I purchased a computer that came with the ASUS P5B-VM. It was supposed to have the P5K-VM. They are going to send it to me. Will it be possible that I won't have to go through the hassle of reinstalling the OS and software?

08-13-2007, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	They're very similar.. my guess would be a re-install won't be required. __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

08-13-2007, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
philgons Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Different Chipset? Does the fact that they use a different chipset have any bearing on the issue?

08-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	It may. Try using the new board with the current OS install and see if it works out.. if it doesn't, you'll most likely get a BSOD and the PC will reboot.. at which point it's time to re-install Windows __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

08-13-2007, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	Last night I got bored and for fun tried to stick my ATA drive w/ Vista Ultimate and XP Home SP2 in my new PC.. needless to say it came from an Intel mobo, and I was putting it in an nvidia AMD mobo.. it didn't work, of course. However, being as your boards are so similar, I believe it'll work.. but I could be wrong. __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

08-13-2007, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
philgons Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Thanks. I'm really hoping it'll work though!

08-13-2007, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,143	When you get the mobo try to boot the HDD in safe mode and install most of the main drivers there, then boot to the normal mode and finish the rest of the drivers. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

08-13-2007, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
philgons Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Thanks for the tip!

08-14-2007, 01:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
paratwa Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,969	One of the main reasons it will probably not work is because of the different chipsets. You might get lucky, but even it it does work, I'm betting you will have problems down the line. If it was me, I would reformat. Nothing worse than getting into a 100 page document and having your system blue screen, loosing everything you did. Try what it tells you on the following link. It might work for you. It is a bit dated, but still valid. http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...4/m/1400925745 Last edited by paratwa; 08-14-2007 at 01:40 AM. Reason: spelling.

08-14-2007, 02:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
philgons Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	Thanks for the helpful article. Looks promising. Someone also mentioned booting to the Vista DVD and running the repair install. Sounds like it's worth a try.

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