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Paddy · 9th Jan 2013, 11:26

I am looking to upgrade one of my PC's from XP to windows 8 for software compatibility, but I can't find any specific windows 8 drivers for my motherboard!

Can you use Windows 7 drivers, or will I be a bit stuck?

Build is as follows:

Motherboard - Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi Intel P35 (Socket 775)
CPU - Q6600
GPU - 8800 GTS
RAM - 4GB
Soundcard - Asus Xonar D1

Any help/experiences would be appreciated, as I would like to avoid having to go back to XP if I can help it!

Cheers

mm vr · 9th Jan 2013, 11:41

Windows 7 drivers should work fine on 8.

Paddy · 9th Jan 2013, 12:07

Great, cheers for the quick response. Do you need to run them in compatibility mode, or will they just install as usual?

mm vr · 9th Jan 2013, 12:10

They should install correctly without any special steps.

The Asus Xonar sound manager panel (whatever it's called) didn't work correctly on 8 when I first tried it, though the drivers did. The situation might have changed by now though.

GoodBytes · 9th Jan 2013, 14:13

As mentioned the Windows 7 drivers will work on 8. Now, the driver setup might have an OS detection code, and refuse to attempt to install itself on Windows 8. In this case, run the setup under compatibility mode to fool the detection code in thinking you are running Windows 7, so that it install the drivers. After restart, you'll see that the driver and device will work fine.

You can find Windows 8 drivers for your ASUS sound card, at ASUS web site.

davefelcher · 9th Jan 2013, 17:45

I used to run Windows 8 with that motherboard. Worked a treat.
Even if it didn't, surely it'd be better than XP ;-)

Paddy · 10th Jan 2013, 16:35

Excellent, thanks a lot for the positive answers

I'll give it a go this weekend and hopefully get it all up and running.

9th Jan 2013, 11:26	#1
Paddy Modder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 61	Windows 8 Drivers I am looking to upgrade one of my PC's from XP to windows 8 for software compatibility, but I can't find any specific windows 8 drivers for my motherboard! Can you use Windows 7 drivers, or will I be a bit stuck? Build is as follows: Motherboard - Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi Intel P35 (Socket 775) CPU - Q6600 GPU - 8800 GTS RAM - 4GB Soundcard - Asus Xonar D1 Any help/experiences would be appreciated, as I would like to avoid having to go back to XP if I can help it! Cheers

9th Jan 2013, 11:41	#2
mm vr The cheesecake is a lie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 2,968	Windows 7 drivers should work fine on 8. __________________ Intel Core i5 3570K @ 4.5GHz \|\| Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme \|\| Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H \|\| 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600MHz CL10 \|\| Radeon 4870 512MB \|\| AC Accelero Twin Turbo Pro \|\| Asus Xonar DX \|\| Samsung 830 128GB \|\| 2x WD Blue 640GB \|\| Corsair HX620 \|\| Antec P182 \|\| Samsung SM 2232 + 2233 \|\| Windows Server 2012

9th Jan 2013, 12:10	#4
mm vr The cheesecake is a lie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 2,968	They should install correctly without any special steps. The Asus Xonar sound manager panel (whatever it's called) didn't work correctly on 8 when I first tried it, though the drivers did. The situation might have changed by now though. __________________ Intel Core i5 3570K @ 4.5GHz \|\| Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme \|\| Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H \|\| 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600MHz CL10 \|\| Radeon 4870 512MB \|\| AC Accelero Twin Turbo Pro \|\| Asus Xonar DX \|\| Samsung 830 128GB \|\| 2x WD Blue 640GB \|\| Corsair HX620 \|\| Antec P182 \|\| Samsung SM 2232 + 2233 \|\| Windows Server 2012

9th Jan 2013, 14:13	#5
GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 11,651	As mentioned the Windows 7 drivers will work on 8. Now, the driver setup might have an OS detection code, and refuse to attempt to install itself on Windows 8. In this case, run the setup under compatibility mode to fool the detection code in thinking you are running Windows 7, so that it install the drivers. After restart, you'll see that the driver and device will work fine. You can find Windows 8 drivers for your ASUS sound card, at ASUS web site. __________________ Nv GPU Pro - Automate your graphic card overclock base on what you run, reduce power and noise. Designed for Laptops and Desktops. Filled with features. Core i7 930 2.8GHz \| G.Skill Pi 6GB 1600MHz 7-5-7-24 1.5V \| Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 \| GeForce GTX 260 \| W.D Caviar Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750 \| Noctua NH-U12P \| Xonar Essence STX \| Win8 Pro 64-bit \| Dell U2410 - 1920x1200 \| OCZ Vertex 4 250GB

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9th Jan 2013, 12:07	#3
Paddy Modder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 61	Great, cheers for the quick response. Do you need to run them in compatibility mode, or will they just install as usual?

9th Jan 2013, 17:45	#6
davefelcher Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 245	I used to run Windows 8 with that motherboard. Worked a treat. Even if it didn't, surely it'd be better than XP ;-)

10th Jan 2013, 16:35	#7
Paddy Modder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 61	Excellent, thanks a lot for the positive answers I'll give it a go this weekend and hopefully get it all up and running.