Updating the motherboard for a pre-built Asus PC running Windows 8.1

Raidex20
Posting Freak

751

02-15-2016, 05:18 AM

I'm preparing to enhance my pre-built ASUS PC's motherboard (ASUS M32AD), power supply, and graphics card. I feel confident about upgrading the PSU and video card since I successfully upgraded a 750 Ti before without issues. Regarding the motherboard swap, I'm concerned about compatibility with an ASUS H97 Pro Gamer if Windows 8.1 doesn't recognize its license. Most people say you'll need a fresh Windows 8.1 installation, though some suggest it might be possible to swap boards and install drivers later.

Raidex20

02-15-2016, 05:18 AM #1

Cheeseey
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 04:52 AM

Use rweverything to retrieve the key from the mobo

Cheeseey

02-24-2016, 04:52 AM #2

Use rweverything to retrieve the key from the mobo

Ozzy_Ben2127
Junior Member

02-24-2016, 07:31 AM

Even without activation, they can provide you with a free replacement simply by contacting them.

Ozzy_Ben2127

02-24-2016, 07:31 AM #3

Even without activation, they can provide you with a free replacement simply by contacting them.

FIZZY258
Member

248

03-08-2016, 08:26 PM

Yes, it is genuine.

FIZZY258

03-08-2016, 08:26 PM #4

Yes, it is genuine.

Mobarley7
Member

186

03-09-2016, 02:56 AM

I've got a setup with a ready-made PC but no included software or an OEM Windows installation disc.

Mobarley7

03-09-2016, 02:56 AM #5

I've got a setup with a ready-made PC but no included software or an OEM Windows installation disc.

_Sherder_
Member

221

03-10-2016, 04:20 PM

I've needed to access it several times to retrieve keys from the BIOS. This happens because companies like Dell employ SLIC tables in their BIOS, storing the key information there.

_Sherder_

03-10-2016, 04:20 PM #6

I've needed to access it several times to retrieve keys from the BIOS. This happens because companies like Dell employ SLIC tables in their BIOS, storing the key information there.

LemonTeaLT
Junior Member

03-13-2016, 06:04 PM

Search for matching patterns using the magic jelly bean keyfinder tool.

LemonTeaLT

03-13-2016, 06:04 PM #7

Search for matching patterns using the magic jelly bean keyfinder tool.

ding_bao
Member

03-13-2016, 07:17 PM

I found similar issues online, but the magic jelly bean keyfinder fails when changing PCs with pre-built motherboards since the COA is already built into them. Reinstalling on the same board avoids this problem.

ding_bao

03-13-2016, 07:17 PM #8

ExTazZzy
Junior Member

03-15-2016, 06:18 AM

Function operates correctly, please proceed.

ExTazZzy

03-15-2016, 06:18 AM #9

Function operates correctly, please proceed.