Hi. I'm putting together my 1st self-build and need a bit of help in the info department. Here's what hardware I have;
Windows XP 32 (only until I purchase windows 7)
Antec 300 case
Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L mobo
Intel i5-750 CPU
Nvidia Geforce GTX285
Corsair vx550w PSU
Corsair (2x1gb) TwinX XMS3 DDR3
Samsung 500gb HD502HJ SpinPoint F3
LiteOn IHAP122-19 22x DVD+and-, 8xDVD
Saitek PK 02AV Eclipse II Wired Keyboard
Kensington Wireless Laser Mouse
22" Digimate - DGM L-2262WD Black, Widescreen LCD
Putting all the parts together was relatively easy. What I need is a little help with the order to install the software and drivers and when to go into the bios (and what I'm doing in there).
I couldn't find anything on the internet that gives this specific info. I'm presuming, as it seems logical, that you enter the bios 1st to tell it that the operating system can be found in the optical drive. Then you load the operating system from the optical drive . . . and that's about as much as I know.
From what I have I seem to be looking at the bios, the os (and any updates), drivers for hard drive, optical drive, mobo driver and updates (if needed) but if there is anything else then please let me know.
Any and all help will certainly be appreciated.
