Drivers?

[Prokart2000]

Sorry for my mass influx of posts recently I just want to make sure I am doing everything right.

 

to install the drivers do I use the disk included?

i could get them off the Internet I think but will do I have the lan drivers for internet?

 

also which drivers are required after a fresh install?

 

thanks 

pro

[Lehti]

In general, the only driver you should update as soon as a new version is released is the video driver. If the drivers that came with your mobo make your computer work as intended, there's generally little reason or benefit in upgrading (unless the version that came in the install disk had serious security issues) and sometimes a driver upgrade may generate regressions (it's rare, but it can happen). Windows Update is generally a good place to get the latest drivers known to work, but can be seriously lagging behind as far as versions go, especially video drivers. And yes, I'm talking about vendor-specific drivers, not the generic Windows video driver.

Windows (and other OSes as well) generally have pretty good Ethernet driver support out of the box, with WLAN drivers generally requiring manual install. If you aren't able to connect to the Internet, consider installing the Ethernet driver included in your motherboard support disk.

You should install all the drivers, otherwise some features may not work as intended or even at all.

[Geoffrey]

To be safe start with the disk included since they are provided by the manufactured and determined to be stable from the factory.

However, that doesn't mean any new features or new software will be compatible with that driver. 

Start with the disks included then move onto newer versions if you meet compatibility issues such as a new game etc.

You can always download the latest ones from the manufactures website.

Usually just do the graphics card drivers first and then any other driver for any hardware that you find not working.

Also a lot of bloat ware can be found when installing drivers well known ones include asus ai suite geforce experience etc.

So make sure you install the drivers only.

[Lehti]

Actually, both AI Suite and GeForce Experience give you access to useful features, like fan tuning and automatic graphic settings adjustments. I wouldn't call them bloatware unless you're one of those people obsessed with boot times. But if you are, just don't shut down your system, but suspend instead.

[Prokart2000]

Thanks guys, I'm using the disk now and it seems to be installing, I will reboot when they have completed and get the graphics drivers

[Prokart2000]

7 hours ago, Lehti said:

Actually, both AI Suite and GeForce Experience give you access to useful features, like fan tuning and automatic graphic settings adjustments. I wouldn't call them bloatware unless you're one of those people obsessed with boot times. But if you are, just don't shut down your system, but suspend instead.

all done, seems to be running sweet