Replace motherboard.

[burma536]

I want to upgrade my old motherboard ECS L4S8A2(SIS648)
CPU P4 2,4GHz FSB 533MHz Memory DDR333 ( working very well)
for new motherboard GA-8KNXP CPU P4 2.8GHz FSB 800MHz Memory Corsair TWINX512MB XMS DDR500.
But I don't know how to replace the motherboard ,without
reinstallation of Windows XP Pro. Can anybody help me with the
question?Thank you.

[lptech]

burma536-

You probably would have to do a clean re-install of the Windows XP Professional Operating System because the BIOS used by new motherboard might not have the same parameters as the BIOS on the old motherboard.

There could be an incompatibility issue, meaning the partition created on the old mobo might not be recognized by the new mobo and there lies the problem! That is why having to do a clean install is recommended.

Of course, you could try and see if the new mobo recognizes the Hard Disk Drive or not, but in the event that it does not, then you know what you'll have to do. Good luck!:)

LPTECH

[Sterling_Aug]

You do realize that you will see only a marginal improvement in system performace for all of that money spent and time invested.

[deadkenny]

The technique for changing the m/b without reinstalling the O/S is that, before you make the swap, go into device manager and remove the 'system' devices related to the m/b (memory controller etc.). It's probably best to go online and find a checklist somewhere, because I'm not likely to successfully reproduce it here from memory without missing something. Anyway, once you've removed all the devices etc., you shut down. Then swap the m/b and the idea is that the O/S will redetect all of the 'devices' related to the m/b and reinstall them automatically (assuming the appropriate drivers are built into Windows, if not you'll have to supply them. There's still the risk of some legacy issues, which is why a reinstall, if not a reformat, is usually recommended. Also note that with a change of m/b, you are likely going to have to reactivate XP, since it will take a different m/b as a major change (and possibly a new system). I'm not sure if that's what you were trying to avoid.

[rmanet]

Originally posted by Sterling_Aug
You do realize that you will see only a marginal improvement in system performace for all of that money spent and time invested.

swapping mobo's w/o reinstalling your OS is hit or miss, deadkenney's right - lots of mobo devices will be redetected, but you didn't give detail on peripherals - but if Sterling's right why bother??