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   * Update the [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_BIOS/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] BIOS and reset settings to default   * Update the [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_BIOS/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] BIOS and reset settings to default
   * Check BIOS settings to ensure storage is set to AHCI mode, but don't change much else yet   * Check BIOS settings to ensure storage is set to AHCI mode, but don't change much else yet
-  * (Note: On Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H use the USB port next to Ethernet for the installation USB drive) 
  
 ====Install==== ====Install====
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   * Connect to the internet, by either connecting the ethernet cable again or connecting to WiFi    * Connect to the internet, by either connecting the ethernet cable again or connecting to WiFi 
   * ''Allow PC to be discoverable on the network'' > ''Allow''   * ''Allow PC to be discoverable on the network'' > ''Allow''
-  * Ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off'' 
-  * Sign in to your windows account 
-  * Verify identity 
-  * Again ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off'' 
-  * Give Windows a chance to sort itself out 
   * Install any Windows updates   * Install any Windows updates
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   * Shutdown Windows, reconnect any extra drives and remove the installation USB stick   * Shutdown Windows, reconnect any extra drives and remove the installation USB stick
   * Enter the BIOS and do the following:   * Enter the BIOS and do the following:
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     * Enable CPU Virtualisation     * Enable CPU Virtualisation
   * Boot into Windows   * Boot into Windows
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   * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode   * Update & Security > For Developers > Developer mode
   * Apply desired settings changes further down page   * Apply desired settings changes further down page
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   * Install Drivers:   * Install Drivers:
   * Can use [[https://www.snappy-driver-installer.org|Snappy Driver Installer]] to help figure out which drivers are best to install   * Can use [[https://www.snappy-driver-installer.org|Snappy Driver Installer]] to help figure out which drivers are best to install
-  * [[https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-Z87X-UD3H-rev-1x|Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H]] Motherboard +  * ''Audio'' and ''LAN'' from [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] 
-  * [[https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/PRIME-X570-PRO-CSM/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Prime X570-Pro]] Motherboard: +  * [[https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/x570|AMD Chipset Drivers]] 
-    * Audio +  * [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung NVMe Driver]] 
-    * LAN +  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/mx300-support|Crucial MX300]] 
-    * [[https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/x570|AMD Chipset Drivers]] +  * [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/m500-support|Crucial M500]]
-  * SSD firmware/drivers: +
-    * [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung NVMe Driver]] +
-    * Crucial [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/mx300-support|MX300]] / [[https://www.crucial.com/support/ssd-support/m500-support|M500]]+
   * Restart   * Restart
   * Clean up temporary folders created in ''C:\''   * Clean up temporary folders created in ''C:\''
-  * (Note: My GigaByte motherboard has an issue that causes the ''Audio graph isolation'' process to consume high cpu usage when audio enhancements are enabled, so skip those options) 
   * Realtek sound settings:   * Realtek sound settings:
     * Speaker Configuration > 7.1     * Speaker Configuration > 7.1
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       * Separate all input jacks       * Separate all input jacks
   * Download [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung Firmware]] and follow instructions in the ''NVMe SSD-Firmware Installation Guide''   * Download [[https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/|Samsung Firmware]] and follow instructions in the ''NVMe SSD-Firmware Installation Guide''
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 +  * Install [[https://www.asus.com/supportonly/Armoury%20Crate/HelpDesk_Download/|Asus Armoury Crate]]
 +  * Install [[https://www.corsair.com/us/en/downloads|Corsair iCue]]
  
 ===Setup network drives:=== ===Setup network drives:===
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   * [[win:Ultimate Windows Tweaker]]   * [[win:Ultimate Windows Tweaker]]
   * Run ''powercfg /hibernate off'' from an Administrator CMD prompt   * Run ''powercfg /hibernate off'' from an Administrator CMD prompt
 +  * Sign in to your windows account
 +  * Ensure everything in ''Settings'' > ''Accounts'' > ''Sync your settings'' is ''Off''
   * Restart   * Restart
  
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     * Right-Click > ''View'' > ''Small icons''     * Right-Click > ''View'' > ''Small icons''
     * Move Recycle Bin to corner     * Move Recycle Bin to corner
-    * Hide people on taskbar +    * Right-Click ''Taskbar'': 
-    * Hide Search icon+      * ''Search'' > ''Hidden'' 
 +      * ''News and Interests'' > ''Turn Off'' 
 +      * Deselect ''Show Cortana Button''
  
-  * Explorer > View > Options: +  * Right-click in the ''Downloads'' folder > ''Group by'' > ''(None)'' 
-    * Deselect Show recently used files/folders in Quick access +  * While still in downloads > ''View'' > ''Options'': 
-    * Expand to open folder+    * Deselect both Show recently used files/folders in Quick access 
 +    * ''Apply to Folders'' 
 +    * ''Expand to open folder''
  
   * Windows Settings:   * Windows Settings:
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     * System:     * System:
       * Display > Night Light > On, Schedule > On       * Display > Night Light > On, Schedule > On
-      * FIXME Remove unused Quick Actions 
       * Focus Assist > Disable       * Focus Assist > Disable
       * Turn screens off after > 25 mins       * Turn screens off after > 25 mins
       * Sleep after > 45 mins       * Sleep after > 45 mins
       * Storage > Storage Sense > On, Delete files after > Never       * Storage > Storage Sense > On, Delete files after > Never
 +    * Network > Change adapter options > Right-click ''Ethernet'' > Properties > Configure... > Advanced > Wake on Pattern Match > Disabled
     * Personalisation > Start > Disable suggestions on start menu     * Personalisation > Start > Disable suggestions on start menu
     * Gaming:     * Gaming:
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       * Change active hours       * Change active hours
       * Enable updates for other Microsoft products       * Enable updates for other Microsoft products
- +    * Tap the ''Shift'' key five times to trigger sticky keys, then disable all the shortcut keys 
-  * FIXME: Check/Add now unsynced setting info from [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/devices/enterprise-state-roaming-windows-settings-reference#windows-settings-details|Windows sync]]: +  * Edit the ''Quick Actions'' on the notification window
-    * desktop Theme (system colour) +
-    * Command prompt "Defaults" settings+
  
   * Right-click ''X:\Apps\ssstars.scr'' > Install   * Right-click ''X:\Apps\ssstars.scr'' > Install
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     * Run the [[|DisplayFusion Settings Restore]] file     * Run the [[|DisplayFusion Settings Restore]] file
  
-  * Install free version of [[http://1218.io|Seer]]: +  * Install [[https://github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook|QuickLook]]:
-    * Settings > Run Seer at system start+
  
 +  * Install [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq|HEVC Video Extension]] and [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/heif-image-extensions/9pmmsr1cgpwg|HEIF Image Extension]]
   * Install [[https://codecguide.com/download_other.htm#mediainfo|MediaInfo Lite]]   * Install [[https://codecguide.com/download_other.htm#mediainfo|MediaInfo Lite]]
   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm|dBpoweramp Music Converter]]   * Install [[https://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm|dBpoweramp Music Converter]]
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   * Install and sign in to [[https://www.splashtop.com/downloads|Splashtop Streamer (Personal)]]   * Install and sign in to [[https://www.splashtop.com/downloads|Splashtop Streamer (Personal)]]
 +  * Install [[http://www.vmware.com/go/download-vmrc|VMware Remote Console]]
  
   * Install [[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases|Borderless Gaming]]   * Install [[https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases|Borderless Gaming]]
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