Chipset drivers

[Electric Gnome]

Hi,
I wondered if there would be a problem if I do not load chipset drivers on new build. Every time I load them the machine keeps locking up, remove them and all is well again.
Bottom line is do I really need to load them, its an entry level asus build for internet and light work only.

[glc]

What exact model motherboard, please?

[Electric Gnome]

System is as follows.
ASUS M2NPV-MX, 940 pin Sempron 2800, 512MB Kingston DDR2 533 (on the compatable list asus website), 80GB maxtor Diamondmax 10 SATA, sony dvd rom, and pioneer 111D DVD/RW.
Just windows loaded and everytime I load the chipset drivers lockup, they are the only drivers available so no newer ones to try.

[glc]

Are there any flagged devices in device manager?

[Electric Gnome]

Sorry for the long delay in reply. No flags now, I individually loaded the drivers from the disc and all seems to be running OK. Does that mean I have loaded chipset drivers, or do I need do anything else. It is my understanding that as long as there are no flags in device manager my computer will function fully.

[glc]

Yep, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just make sure all your IDE controllers are running in DMA mode, not PIO.

[Electric Gnome]

Been away for a while, so just picked up this thread again. thank you glc, I will check my IDE controllers are in DMA mode.