Help with new build....

[Goodonebales]

No keyboard or mouse in safe mode....

 

[b1gapl]

What about uninstalling the motherboard drivers, and reinstalling them. Maybe he messed up the process of installing the motherboard drivers.

 

[Goodonebales]

How do I uninstall motherboard drivers without being able to do anything in Windows? Is there a way from the DOS prompt or the BIOS or something? Also, will clearing the CMOS do anything? And does anyone know how to clear the CMOS on a P35-DS3R, while we're on the subject?

 

[b1gapl]

Resetting the CMOS might work. To clear up the CMOS, turn off the computer, take out the CMOS battery for one minute, and place it back.

 

[rebell07]

maybe reinstall windows
then try and install the motherboard drivers properly
does that work?

 

[b1gapl]

That would be the last thing, if he doesn't want to lose any files, in the computer right now.

 

[rebell07]

nothings probably installed if he made it last night
he only said the drivers of the parts were installed

 

[b1gapl]

Then he should reformat, and install everything correctly, if nothing else we suggest...works.

 

[Goodonebales]

Alright, just cleared CMOS, started up Windows....nothing. I don't quite get how the driver CD from the manufacturer would cause everything to go out of whack...but...I guess we'll have to reinstall Windows. Anyone know if we can just do a quick reformat, or if we have to do a full reformat? Full reformat took about an hour last night...

 

[rebell07]

there could be a quick format but i wouldnt know
b1gapl should know