I have an 8IRXP on the way... which drivers?

[jpetermann]

Hey all. I have been an AMD guy since I started building computers a few years ago. But I wanted to try something different and build an Intel system. I have the 8IRXP on the way along with a P4 1.8a. I will be running XP pro. Here are my questions:

1. What drivers will I need for this thing? I know the board comes with the cd for drivers, are those the best to use?

2. I have seen that I need to update the bios to the f6. Is the one on the gigabyte site the one I need, or is there another floating around somewhere?

3. I have an Alpha Pal 8045, should I use it? Will it fit on this board, or should I just use the hsf that comes with the P4?

I will have some o'clocking questions later, once I get it all set up. Thanks for your help!

 

[Barrei]

I have f6d bios but was told it 's the same as f6 bios so I think that is the latest bios revision, All the drivers you'll need are on the cd , there is however a newer version of the Intel application accelerator Version 2.1 on intels website that is newer { one on cd is 1.1}, if you are worried about outdated drivers on cd you can go to Gigabytes website for all the drivers youll need. Overclocking this board is easy and fun . good luck.

 

[MrDudeMan]

yeah this board is great, OCing is easy and safe (dual bios is NICE)

have fun with it, and the f6 bios, like he said, is the one to get