Intel has an "Optimized Install" page posted for every one of it's
individual chipsets. They are all pretty much identical, but you would want
to make sure that your chipset doesn't have some anomalies

For example, here is the page for the 865

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d865gvhz/sb/cs-001497-prd1704.htm

When doing a new install, with a Intel Chipset, probably also true for
other chipsets,

1) Install OS
2) if installing Windows 2000 install Service Pack 4
3) Install the latest chipset Drivers
4) Install the latest version of Direct X
5) Install the video drivers
6) Install other drivers starting with application accelerator if there is
one provided

Rode
The NOSPIN Group
http://www.freepctech.com/rode/


>One of the first things Intel emphasized when the P4 first came out,
>was the correct order of loading the OS and subsequent drivers.
>
>They had a very dramatic demonstration that I still remember, because
>it could speed the video up or not by as much as 80%.
>
>Once you load the OS, the very next thing to load is the main board
>INF/AGP files and nothing else, then the Video card divers, and then
>any and all other drivers ( snd, lan, mdm, etc.)
>
>loading in this order will ensure the best performace for your video card.
>If that was not the order followed, then you may want to wipe and reload.
>Joe Lore

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