If you change to a non-Dell motherboard, if it's even possible, you will need a new copy of Windows. The Dell will only install on a Dell motherboard and a new motherboard, even with the same chipset will require reinstallation.
I have a dell inspiron 580s desktop. I was thinking what will happen if I change the motherboard with a new one have the same chipset..
I think the current Mobo chipset is " Intel H57" ...
Is this possible?
Will the system work without any need to install OS again?
what else do I need to take care of?
Will the dell recovery partition work after that? if not how can I install the OS as I do not have OS DVD?
The existing OS install might work, but you'd have to reactivate via the 1-800 line.
The chances of the existing install working would be much higher if you were to install a third party SATA card with the drivers before the mainboard swap and then using the card for the first boot with the new mainboard. I used that technique to move a Windows 7 install from a G31 homebuilt to a Vostro 220s last weekend.
what I understand by this is that I can use a non dell motherboard but I will have to reinstall the OS and drivers
is that right?
It might be possible not only to install a non-Dell mainboard, but also to avoid reinstalling the OS. If Windows can boot, the drivers will mostly install automatically and if the NIC driver is found, the rest can be installed from Windows Update. For this to happen, Windows must find a boot device, which is why I suggest a third party SATA card like the Syba 150R.
Yes, but only for the first boot. Once Windows has installed the drivers for the onboard SATA, the third-party SATA card can be removed. The only purpose of the third-party SATA card is to bootstrap Windows to where it can load the drivers for the new board.
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February 15th, 2011 03:00
If you change to a non-Dell motherboard, if it's even possible, you will need a new copy of Windows. The Dell will only install on a Dell motherboard and a new motherboard, even with the same chipset will require reinstallation.
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February 15th, 2011 09:00
The chances of the existing install working would be much higher if you were to install a third party SATA card with the drivers before the mainboard swap and then using the card for the first boot with the new mainboard. I used that technique to move a Windows 7 install from a G31 homebuilt to a Vostro 220s last weekend.
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February 16th, 2011 00:00
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February 16th, 2011 00:00
what I understand by this is that I can use a non dell motherboard but I will have to reinstall the OS and drivers
is that right?
sumanadep
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February 16th, 2011 00:00
what I understand by this is that I can use a non dell motherboard but I will have to reinstall the OS and drivers
is that right?
sumanadep
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February 16th, 2011 01:00
does that mean I have to connect the Dell HDD to the SATA card and not to the motherboard directly?..
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February 16th, 2011 10:00
Yes, but only for the first boot. Once Windows has installed the drivers for the onboard SATA, the third-party SATA card can be removed. The only purpose of the third-party SATA card is to bootstrap Windows to where it can load the drivers for the new board.