You need to identify the hardware:
This utility will tell you which ethernet controller you have (As well
as other hardware):
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4181

You probably need the Via 4 in 1 package as well.
The aflash utility will install the BIOS update (If you need it-check first)
I see this patch as well, but I've never heard of it:
"Microsoft KB817900 USB fail to enter S3 patch file for Windows XP "
What OS are you installing?
It's hard to do any harm-wrong drivers just won't install.
Follow the directions for the BIOS Flash very carefully.

On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 5:15 AM, Don Penlington<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I'm working on a fairly old computer with an Asus A7V8X motherboard and AMD
> Athlon cpu.
>
> I've had to reformat the HD and reinstall XP SP2.
>
> Device Manager shows Ethernet and audio devices have drivers not installed,
> and USB ports don't work. BIOS is Award (doesn't say which model).
>
> The owner has lost the Asus mobo CD.
>
> I've been to the Asus website
> http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?model=A7V8X&os=17&SLanguage=en-us
> but I'm confused as to which of the many files I should download.
>
> There are several Ethernet drivers available. I can't see any USB drivers
> listed.
>
> Can someone please advise me which of these files I should download. And
> what do I then do with them?  I downloaded the latest of the "BIOS" files
> (Av8x4m14) onto my computer. After unzipping, it has an .awd extension. I'm
> not sure if it's the right one.  I expect that if I try to run it, I'll
> simple get the "What do you want to open this with?" box.
>
> After moving it to the other computer, should I install thru Device Manager
> and point to that file? It doesn't look to me like a driver file.
>
> I need drivers for: Ethernet. USB. Audio. There's no sound card, so I assume
> it's onboard audio.
>
> Don Penlington

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