replacing motherboard, please help

jpoll_86 · Jun 20, 2013

Hi everyone

I have a gigabyte GA-990fxa-ud7 (AMD socket) motherboard that died on me recently. I am looking at getting a new one, however, my only concern is that because I am running an OEM version of windows 7 that when I swap out the motherboard and plug all my old components back in it wont work.

can anyone tell me if a OEM version of windows will work when a motherboard is swapped out.

ksham · Jun 20, 2013

Replace it with the same motherboard.

jpoll_86 · Jun 20, 2013

they dont manufacture those motherboards anymore :`(

ksham · Jun 20, 2013

It is driver issues. You can remove all drivers off your Windows install, replace the motherboards, pop in Windows DVD and repair. Then Windows will detect and update the necessary drivers for the new motherboard.

smorizio · Jun 20, 2013

BeFore you spend a dime. Check to see if the old mb still under warranty. Most mb have a three to five year warranty. If it under warranty you may get a newer mb for free.

drtoast · Jun 20, 2013

Or just phone windows to reactivate. On an OEM they will reactivate with a motherboard failure, as long as you replace it with close to the original board. In the case of an unavailable board, you just inform them of that and assure them your using all the same parts, just a new board.

They are usually pretty sympathetic.

jpoll_86 · Jun 20, 2013

thank you guys

much appreciated

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