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Chapter 5. Reinstalling the OS
Should serious irreparable problems occur, users must reinstall a Windows
operating system. This chapter will explain how to do that.
To reinstall the OS, you will need the Microsoft Windows installation CD and
the Master CD that comes with this product. Please have these at hand
before attempting to reinstall the OS.
It is important to note that users need to back up important data stored in
the hard disk prior to formatting the hard disc drive and reinstalling the
operating system.
How to reinstalling Windows 7
1.
Insert the Windows 7 installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and
start up the computer. The “Windows Setup” screen will appear,
automatically starting the installation.
2.
Continue installing the Windows 7 following the instructions displayed
on the screen.
3.
When installation is complete, the computer will restart running
Windows 7 and the desktop will appear. Insert the Master CD and wait
for the automatic execution screen to appear.
Choose each driver and application from the automatic execution
screen’s selection menu and install them in the following order.
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Install Intel Chipset driver (required)
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Install REALTEK ALC888 audio driver (required)
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Install Intel Q45 (GMA X4500) video driver (required)
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Install Intel 82574L PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC driver (required)
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Install Microsoft DirectX (optional)
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Install touch screen driver (essential when installing touch screen)
