Reformatting guide for Asus A7N8X Deluxe rev 2?

Snowcatrm

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The previous guide I used is on a forum that has been down for a few months. I have already saved my outlook identities and fav folder. System specs are a7n8x deluxe, kvr333512 x 2, ati rad 9600 pro, 160gb maxtor hd. 200gb wd hd, csb aud 2 zs platinum, liteon cdrw, micro advantage dual dvd+-rw, wintv deluxe tv tuner. I think that is it.

I have the catalyst drivers and the nvidia drivers and am d/l the others. I read that I need to install win xp sp1 before the nvidia drivers. Anyone know where I can get that file? Is there anything else I should get before reformat?
 

mechBgon

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You can download XP SP1A from here and I'd also strongly recommend grabbing ZoneAlarm basic and installing it before you plug in your network cable to the computer. Having a Sasser worm tackle your WinXP installation before it's patched would be a bummer. :( Also, if you qualify for Grisoft AVG Free Edition, then you might want to download and burn that too. Hope that helps :)
 

Snowcatrm

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thanks for the heads up! I have been using ZA for ages and it works great.

Is there a bios flash avbailable for the board or what bios version should I be using?
 

mechBgon

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The latest BIOS revision is 1007. You can find it here. Be careful to use the right one, since they're different for the Revision 1.xx boards than for the Revision 2.xx boards.
 

Schadenfroh

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go with SP1 and not SP1a, the only differance is that SP1 includes the MVM. i go in this order

SP1
Direct X 9B
WIndows update, download all updates
Drivers
antivirus
Apps