Specific order to install drivers after fresh format? What should go first?

[Jay59express]

Well, it looks like its that time again, time to reformat. I think I remember someone saying something about installing the motherboard/chipset drivers first after reformatting. Is this true? Does order really make a difference after that?
Thanks for any help.

 

[Electric Amish]

Here's what I do:

Install windows
Install latest VIA 4in1's (assuming you're using a VIA chipset motherboard)
Install video drivers
Install Directx
Install NIC
Install Sound

amish

 

[bacillus]

taken from another source :
Install Windows
Install latest VIA 4in1 service pack
Install latest VIA USB filter driver
Install Microsoft VIA USB patch (on Windows 98 or 98SE)
Install latest DirectX and latest patches
Install latest video drivers
Install latest sound card drivers
Install other latest drivers, e.g. joystick, graphics tablet, etc
Install applications