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    Is there a correct installation order for drivers?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by seadooman, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. seadooman

    seadooman Notebook Enthusiast

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    New Lenovo 3000 n200,getting rid of vista and installing xp,is there a correct order for installing xp drivers?? Why I ask is my old acer needed drivers to be installed in a certain order..
    Thanks in advance.
     
    seadooman, Oct 3, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Install the Chipset driver first, rest in any order.

    (GPU > Audio > Modem/LAN/Wifi/Card Reader/MSM etc etc)
     
    Andy, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    andy's right. chipset first. then it's your choice.
     
    tianxia, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. dingbat

    dingbat Notebook Evangelist

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    EXACTLY.

    Install the BIOS updates (if any) and the chipset drivers. Others will follow.

    ONE MORE:

    in some notebooks, you have to change the hard drive settings in the BIOS, else it will not allow the XP installation.
     
    dingbat, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. seadooman

    seadooman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks..I have already nlited w/ sata drivers..
     
    seadooman, Oct 3, 2008
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I usually install the service pack first and don't pay much attention to the drivers. Hasn't failed me so far.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 4, 2008
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  7. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    That makes two. :)

    After the service pack though, I always install chipset drivers first. Then it doesn't really matter as was previously stated.
     
    Rodster, Oct 4, 2008
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