Replacing K8N Diamond motherboard - Need advise

Greetings
I would like to have some advise on the following:
1) I have a K8N Diamond motherboard. Suspect to be faulty. If I replace the suspected faulty motherboard with another new K8N Diamond motherboard, do I need to reinstall the OS (Window xp sp2) as well? Or alternatively can I just do a OS repair when I replace the motherboard.
2) If I replace the suspected faulty K8N Diamond motherboard with a new K8N Diamond plus, do I need to reinstall the OS (Window xp sp2) or an OS repair will be sufficient?
Thanks
Best Regards
Harry

Activate Windows XP from Floppy Diskette Backup
Create the Activation Status Floppy Diskette
Navigate to %systemroot%\system32 folder.
Copy the wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files to the floppy diskette.
Restart the computer and use the F8 key to bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu.
Select Minimal Safe Mode using Up and Down Arrow Keys and press Enter.
Navigate to %systemroot%\system32 folder.
Rename the existing wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files.
Using the floppy diskette, copy the previously backed up wpa.dbl and wpa.bak files to the %systemroot%\system32 folder.
Reboot the computer.

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  • MOVED: K8N Diamond Plus Motherboard overclocking problem.

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
    https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=93776.0

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  • MSI K8N Diamond needs -5 volts ?

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  • K8N diamond - memory upgrade advice?

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    4.   Menu “CPU Frequency Configuration”, parameter Adjust CPU VID.   CPU correct voltage tracks the set by about 0.03V high.  Example: if Adjust CPU VID to 1.375V and actual vCore voltage is about 1.405 Volts.  The offset is maintained through the voltage adjustment range of the current CPU.
    Roger
    When submitting a problem, include a complete list of your system components; include part numbers, all Power Supply Voltages, and their output ratings.  It is almost impossible to estimate what your problem is without knowing something about it. 

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