I'm building my first PC and I'm using an Asus motherboard. I'm trying to figure out the best order for installing everything. Should I manually install the drivers from a USB stick before I install Windows, or is it better to do it afterward? I've heard that some people have trouble connecting to the internet if their Wi-Fi driver isn't installed, so any advice on this would really help me out!
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You definitely need to install Windows first before you can get any drivers up and running. Drivers are specific to the operating system, and you can't install them until Windows is in place. Once Windows is installed, then you can go ahead and install the drivers from your USB. That's the way to go!
For sure, install the OS first. Then get your drivers installed afterward. It's also a good idea to check for any Windows updates after that. This way, everything will run smoother and you're up-to-date!
Got it! I was mixing up the drivers with the BIOS updates. Appreciate the help!
That makes sense! What about the BIOS update for the motherboard? Should I handle that before I install Windows?