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July 3rd, 2012 09:00
Installing W2K3 on GX270
I'm looking to install Windows Server 2003 on an old Optiplex GX270 I was able to obtain from my aunt so i can learn more about how to use the server and possibly run one in my house to see what it can do for me. The only drivers I can fine for it are XP though, has anyone successfully installed 2K3 on theirs, or know someone who has?
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theflash1932
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July 3rd, 2012 09:00
No Server OS is (or ever will be) supported by Dell on any client system (and vice versa). That doesn't mean it won't work, just that it might not work, and it is up to you to find the appropriate drivers and make it work. Drivers for XP will "usually" work for 2003. If not, then going to the individual device manufacturers' websites for drivers would be the best way to go. While I have never done this on a 270, I have done it on many workstations ... it "should" be possible. Give it a go and let us know where you run into problems.
mknabster1
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July 5th, 2012 06:00
Well, i gave it a shot yesterday morning, and it worked out great. All the XP drivers worked fine for it, and it turned out that the drivers that came with the OS worked for mostly everything, besides the GPU, but that XP driver worked fine. So now i have my first Windows Server 2003 installation, and hopefully i'll get the hang of it so i can start a file server with it. Thanks
jimohan48
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July 5th, 2012 04:00
It will work on the 280 but likely not on the 270/ I just installed Windows 8 on my 280 but it was not compatible on the 270. Too small a motherboard and less expansion
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July 5th, 2012 08:00