I'm building a new PC and have some concerns about drivers. I previously learned that it's good to have them in case something doesn't work, but now I've researched my components further. My CPU, a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, doesn't have integrated graphics, and my motherboard, an Asrock B550M Pro 4, lacks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. I do have a GPU to pair with the CPU. I've also added an Aorus Wi-Fi card, which I believe means I need drivers for that too, right? I plan to find the necessary drivers, but I'm unsure which ones I really need. If I download the drivers for the Wi-Fi card, will that take care of most of my issues? Some folks mentioned using my phone for internet, but if there's no video output, can I still get to the BIOS? I'm a bit confused because I thought graphics and display were the same thing, but are they? If my setup has no GPU and no integrated graphics, will there be anything displayed on the screen?
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You actually don’t need drivers for your graphics card to see anything on display; you'll be able to boot to Windows without them. For the Wi-Fi, it's best to connect your phone to get internet access. You can download the drivers and install them once you've settled into Windows. Also, since you're building this yourself, don’t forget to have Windows set up first!
Great! I've got a USB ready with Windows. So I’ll be using my phone for drivers; just wanted to confirm I can plug it into those blue USB ports on the back, right?