Ok, so when I get all the pieces for my computer, what next?

[Dentari]

This will be the first time I've built my own system. All the pieces should arrive within the next few days, but I'm a bit confused about the proper order of installing components, setting jumpers, and flashing the bios, etc.

For example, will I need to download the newest VIA 4in1 drivers, and how do I install them? Do I need to flash the bios at all, and how do I do that? Will the mb (MSI K7 Master - 6341) require any jumper or bios tweakings to work with the 1.33 AMD chip?

Here is the system I'll be building:

Chip: AMD 1.33 GHz 266 FSB
Motherboard: MSI K7 Master
Memory: 256 Meg 2100 DDR CAS 2.5
Case: Fong Kai FK-320 (300 watt power supply)
HeatsinkFan: Coolermaster EP5-6i11
DVD: Toshiba 16x
Soundcard: Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
VideoCard: Leadtek GeForce 3
HardDrive: 60 Gig IBM Deskstar 60GXP
OS: MS Windows 98SE
Keyboard: Using old Dell Keyboard
Mouse: Old MS mouse (with wheel)
Monitor: Old Dell 19" Monitor
Speakers: Old ACS495 speakers and subwoofer
Floppy: generic from local store
NIC: 10/100 ethernet from local store


Thanks, any info is appreciated!

 

[bacillus]

maybe this might help!

 

[Stealth1024]

just don't blow anything up

 

[Mikendi]

that's good link from bacillus. I wouldn't even think about flashing BIOS till you get a handle on your system. The new 4in1 drivers are great, but you'll need to get the one's that came with your board in place, or burn new ones to disk/zip/floppy. Any way good luck and if you need help we are here