Noob quesitons about install :( do I use mobo cd?

[treepop]

I just bought a combo deal from fry's and am installing

core i5-750
MSI P55M-GD41

I am curious....do I need to install the drivers off the included cd?

I am using windows 7 home premium

THANKS!

 

[RoboticPotPie]

You probably won't but I'd install the driver for the onboard audio if you're not using a soundcard.

 

[Deluded]

Probably not. For best results, I'd recommend you download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.

 

[treepop]

I am using the xtreme music....my last install had auto update which ROCKED...but now I can't find it

 

[Deluded]

Can't you go to the manufacturer's website for the sound card and then download the driver for the sound card?

 

[drescherjm]

Probably not. For best results, I'd recommend you download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.

That is what I do most of the time at home and work.

 

[ihira]

I use the mobo CD for internet drivers.

 

[Nauseous]

use the cd for any drivers that are unfindable on the world wide internets.

 

[GotNoRice]

You have an Intel board so get the latest Intel Chipset drivers from here:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Sea...=Intel®+Chipset+Software+Installation+Utility

After that you can fill in the gaps using the driver CD or just go to your motherboard's website.

 

[kirbyrj]

I use the mobo CD for internet drivers.

Ditto. That's really the only driver I use off the mobo CD. Everything else, I just go to the manufacturer website of the ICC (not the mobo manufacturer) and get the latest drivers.

 

[treepop]

I ran the msi auto update and it said there were no updates. So I ASSUME I am good to go, but I could be wrong....


*EDTIT*
is there a tool that searches and makes sure I have all the latest drivers?

 

[eddieck]

is there a tool that searches and makes sure I have all the latest drivers?

Intel has one on their site but it (obviously) only detects the necessary Intel drivers. This could be chipset, graphics, and Ethernet controller. Other than that, Windows Update under 7 is good at finding drivers. It's what I use.