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If geeks love it, we're on it
"Exchange MOBO without OS Reinstall"
Spinner said
I wouldn't want to try it on a 98 based system though, that would be asking for it.
I knew what was coming.
It worked!Crazy b**... I mean, well done man. Nice job.Leonardo said
Both my new systems are built now. I did not perform a clean OS installation on either computer. One computer was transformed form an AMD-Abit KR7A-R to an AMD Barton - Abit nForce board; the other was from an AMD - Abit KX7333-R to an Intel P4 - Abit IC7. Those are pretty radically different setups.
Here's how I did it:
1) remove/uninstall nearly all drivers and devices via Windows' "Add or Remove Programs" and Device Manager
2) used RegCleaner to remove remnants of device drivers (where possible)
3) shut down system
4) disassemble
5) rebuild (using hard drives fresh from the previous configurations)
6) reset CMOS
7) start-boot to CD
8) install WinXP in "Repair" mode
9) as soon as Windows is up, install all device drivers from the motherboard CD
After steps one through nine were executed, there were still leftover, unneeded devices, such as Highpoint RAID and Highpoint RCM. Windows was unable to remove everything, as some removals requiring rebooting on the original machine.
Both before and after rebuild, in Device Manager, under view setting, select "Show Hidden Devices"
Before I did all this though, I backed up everything to spare hard drives using Norton Ghost. I also used the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to back up Windows and programs settings. Email folders were also exported or archived depending on clients used.
CPU hot swapping, isn't something which should cause you problems. Curious. I presume you mobo fully supported the thoroughbred? what exactly happened in the OS?MJO said
I swapped my processor from a T-Bird to a Thoroughbred.
Let us just say Windows XP was not too happy afterwards.
I tried a repair and some other things.
I ended up reinstalling the whole thing.
Oh yeah, that's a good point, I forgot to even consider that. Bloody cache. Doh!Mackanz said
Spinner, hotswapping different cores is a nogo in windows unless you do a repair m8. I have seen cases where the cache didnīt upgrade.
You really shouldnt have had any problems with that at all.MJO said
I swapped my processor from a T-Bird to a Thoroughbred.
Let us just say Windows XP was not too happy afterwards.
I tried a repair and some other things.
I ended up reinstalling the whole thing.
Levels of cache change wouldnt affect anything as that is all delt with the processor and at highest level the BIOS, not the OS.Even going from Tbred A to B isnīt going to cause any problems. Pally to Tbred MIGHT work, but i wouldnīt bet on it.
Now there's an idea for you - swapping a CPU with the power on. Have couple drinks first, have a camera ready, and please, turn off the smoke detector down the hall!really wouldnt like to try it with processor.
NightShade737 said
Lets lose the term `hotswapping` here gents as its being used incorrectly, hot-swapping refers to changing something over while it is still running, i.e. USB devices and some new PCI slots, really wouldnt like to try it with processor.
NS
Thought I'd Seen It All...
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I realise what the term means dude, I was using it in the context of having the OS still installed (hot) etc etc. So essentially in relative terms, having an OS installed and changing the CPU without re-installing it, is relative to changing something over while the power is still on. That is just what I meant.NightShade737 said
Lets lose the term `hotswapping` here gents as its being used incorrectly, hot-swapping refers to changing something over while it is still running, i.e. USB devices and some new PCI slots, really wouldnt like to try it with processor.
NS
Ahh, the memories... the scars...profdlp said
Hot-Swapping is particularly perilous if you're talking about swapping your girlfriend for the "hot" chick you just met...
Prof
(The Deviate)
Back to topic.
) with identical core types, e.g Palominos, Bartons is fine, however if what people have said here is anything to go by, problem free alternation between two or more different CPU types on a single OS installation, isn't necessarily gaurenteed. However, in theory, it shouldn't cause too many mis-haps.
