Change your processor from AMD to Intel Follow the appropriate steps to upgrade or switch your CPU model.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Change your processor from AMD to Intel Follow the appropriate steps to upgrade or switch your CPU model.

Llabros
Senior Member

740

06-09-2016, 11:37 PM

I’m changing from an AMD AM3+ CPU to an Intel 1150 chip. My SSD already has Windows installed. I’m unsure what steps I should take to keep Windows and drivers working smoothly after the switch. I think formatting the drive isn’t necessary, but I need guidance on bridging the transition without issues. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Llabros

06-09-2016, 11:37 PM #1

Bopped
Junior Member

06-12-2016, 06:21 PM

Set up drivers for your latest motherboard. Reinstalling Windows might be necessary.

Bopped

06-12-2016, 06:21 PM #2

Set up drivers for your latest motherboard. Reinstalling Windows might be necessary.

iPhan
Member

183

06-13-2016, 12:19 AM

No need to reinstall Windows, since I upgraded from AM3+ to LGA 1155. Just install the motherboard drivers and your graphics card drivers, plus any other expansion card drivers you need. It’s very simple.

iPhan

06-13-2016, 12:19 AM #3

Mountain_Man8
Member

182

06-25-2016, 08:22 AM

It might vary based on the motherboard, not just the operating system or processor.

Mountain_Man8

06-25-2016, 08:22 AM #4

It might vary based on the motherboard, not just the operating system or processor.

Omarkuley
Junior Member

06-25-2016, 08:58 AM

Consider removing AMD drivers before switching to avoid confusion. Once LAN is stable, you can search for them using suitable tools.

Omarkuley

06-25-2016, 08:58 AM #5

Consider removing AMD drivers before switching to avoid confusion. Once LAN is stable, you can search for them using suitable tools.

xCre8x
Member

06-25-2016, 10:33 AM

In that scenario, working with ASUS is quite straightforward

xCre8x

06-25-2016, 10:33 AM #6

In that scenario, working with ASUS is quite straightforward

DantehIsGay
Posting Freak

902

06-25-2016, 10:42 AM

I just install drivers for all your devices and save them on a USB stick together with your new motherboard updates. The simplest method.

DantehIsGay

06-25-2016, 10:42 AM #7

I just install drivers for all your devices and save them on a USB stick together with your new motherboard updates. The simplest method.

EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

459

06-26-2016, 01:23 PM

Start by launching Intel's setup. Remove any Amd software. After that, reinstall using the flash drive. It should be straightforward.

EmmaRosie629

06-26-2016, 01:23 PM #8

Start by launching Intel's setup. Remove any Amd software. After that, reinstall using the flash drive. It should be straightforward.

SevensGamer
Member

154

06-26-2016, 03:23 PM

Before removing your AMD board, save your Intel drivers, graphics drivers, and any other required ones to a flash drive. Then install your new motherboard and CPU, start it up, connect the flash drive, and apply the fresh drivers.

SevensGamer

06-26-2016, 03:23 PM #9

DanFire
Junior Member

06-27-2016, 02:51 PM

#10

Make sure AHCI is turned on. I’m not sure which devices you have, but I remember on my Am3+ I had to enable AHCI manually.

DanFire

06-27-2016, 02:51 PM #10

Make sure AHCI is turned on. I’m not sure which devices you have, but I remember on my Am3+ I had to enable AHCI manually.