Switching from H81 to a Z87 board—will it affect your new windows setup?

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Switching from H81 to a Z87 board—will it affect your new windows setup?

Switching from H81 to a Z87 board—will it affect your new windows setup?

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TitanDoge917
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05-03-2016, 06:39 PM

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I’m upgrading my main work computer. I’m currently using an i5 4670 on an H81 motherboard. The I/O is beginning to fail (USB ports, LAN port, etc.), so I bought a refurbished z87 motherboard. I verified compatibility with my CPU and it should work fine. My concern is whether I need to reinstall Windows or drivers. Can I simply replace the motherboard and let Windows 10 handle it? Thanks in advance.

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TitanDoge917

05-03-2016, 06:39 PM #1

I’m upgrading my main work computer. I’m currently using an i5 4670 on an H81 motherboard. The I/O is beginning to fail (USB ports, LAN port, etc.), so I bought a refurbished z87 motherboard. I verified compatibility with my CPU and it should work fine. My concern is whether I need to reinstall Windows or drivers. Can I simply replace the motherboard and let Windows 10 handle it? Thanks in advance.

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Savage_Pig
Member

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05-08-2016, 06:59 PM

#2

Windows should adapt naturally since the changes come from the motherboard itself. A new installation would be helpful, but it makes sense to avoid setting everything up from scratch if the current one isn’t working. If that doesn’t fix the issue, a fresh install is the best option.

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Savage_Pig

05-08-2016, 06:59 PM #2

Windows should adapt naturally since the changes come from the motherboard itself. A new installation would be helpful, but it makes sense to avoid setting everything up from scratch if the current one isn’t working. If that doesn’t fix the issue, a fresh install is the best option.

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Skyguy_
Member

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05-09-2016, 12:33 AM

#3

Thank you for your assistance.

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Skyguy_

05-09-2016, 12:33 AM #3

Thank you for your assistance.

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iNaomiPlays
Senior Member

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05-09-2016, 08:27 AM

#4

Ensure your OEM Windows version is linked to your Microsoft account before modifying hardware. Switching the motherboard often makes Windows treat it as a different system, potentially causing activation issues because of OEM license restrictions.

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iNaomiPlays

05-09-2016, 08:27 AM #4

Ensure your OEM Windows version is linked to your Microsoft account before modifying hardware. Switching the motherboard often makes Windows treat it as a different system, potentially causing activation issues because of OEM license restrictions.

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megapixel74
Member

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05-09-2016, 09:35 PM

#5

My friend who handles IT set up Windows. It's unclear whether it's from the original manufacturer or a retail source.

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megapixel74

05-09-2016, 09:35 PM #5

My friend who handles IT set up Windows. It's unclear whether it's from the original manufacturer or a retail source.