? Dumb question? Do I need to load the motherboard "support DVD"?

[Goldenvoice]

OK, started with one 'slightly used' computer, building a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

I've been doing my best to be a "good grasshopper", and reading waaayyy too much Google results about optimizing for audio work, etc - so my brain is tired - and so am I.

So, anyway, mobo is an Asus P5KPL-CM, Dual Core, etc. Since there was no XP COA included, I went ahead and purchased a fresh OEM XP Home, and reformatted and installed yesterday. Everything (the basics) seem to be running fine. I have yet to install the second SATA HD, then the PCI E-MU 1616m interface...

QUESTION: Since I reformatted the primary HD, and reinstalled XP, do I need to reinstall what ever is on this "Intel G31 Chipset Support DVD" that came with the Motherboard?

And if I do, is it going to ask me a list of what I want to install, and what I don't?

I'm simply thinking keep the system as simple as possible, as it will ONLY be used for recording - but... These are system basics I'll need installed regardless???

Thanks, G

[EzyStvy]

Yes you should pop in the mobo cd and go to the Install Drivers section. The rest is pretty easy to figure out.

[glc]

The motherboard support DVD is required for the drivers - chipset, video, audio, and network. The other utilities are all optional.

[Goldenvoice]

OK, great - simple and painless - I just wasn't sure what I'd find - my first build.