why do we need to use the server motherboard to run the WINDOW 2003 server version

[rufusion]

Do we need to use SERVER MOTHERBOARD to run the WINDOW 2003 SERVER VERSION?


I HEARD THAT IF WE ARE USING THE REGULAR MOTHERBOARD, THE AUDIO CHIPSET ON THE MOTHERBOARD WILL NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 2003 SERVER SOFTWARE? IS THAT TRUE?

I AM CURRENTLY USING I 945 GNTL INTEL MOTHERBOARD.

THANK YOU!

 

[Osiris]

I dont see why not. Ive an 2003 server on my board which isnt a server board but it supports it

 

[rufusion]

WHAT IS THE MODEL NUMBER THAT YOU ARE USING? IS AUDIO FEATURES WORKING PERFECTLY WITH YOU?

 

[The General]

Are you angry about something? Why are you yelling?

No you don't need a server motherboard to run Windows Server 2003, and audio will work fine. I don't know where you heard any of that but it is not true.

 

[Osiris]

yes my audio works just fine. I use Realteck ac97

 

[rufusion]

No, I am not angry. I was just too lazy to put it to lower case.

My vendor gave me the following link

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2068

There is no "WINDOWS 2003 SERVER" option.

Does that mean this motherboard has not tested with 2003 server yet?

Thank you!

 

[Osiris]

It reverts back to the begining search. Just go ahead and test it out.

 

[EricB]

when I install server 2003 on regular mobo's, I know that I had to manually enable audio