I'm trying to install Windows Home Server on a Biostar TA-690G and encountering so many driver issues that I'm throwing in the towel.
I do, however, have a BE-2300 and a BE-2350 that seem like good server CPUS, so it would be nice to recycle one of them.
So what do I need? A relatively low-power AMD mobo that will take a BE-2300, has at least four SATA ports, and is WHS-friendly. Any thoughts?
AMD mobo for WHS?
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Re: AMD mobo for WHS?
Thanks! -- plenty of SATA.
The other one that comes up in a Newegg search is the Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2, though [edit!] I'm seeing mixed reviews on its WHS suitability.
... now wondering about Biostar A760G M2+, though it seems like any board that will work with the BE-2300 is likely to have some driver headaches with WHS.
The other one that comes up in a Newegg search is the Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2, though [edit!] I'm seeing mixed reviews on its WHS suitability.
... now wondering about Biostar A760G M2+, though it seems like any board that will work with the BE-2300 is likely to have some driver headaches with WHS.
Re: AMD mobo for WHS?
I've had great luck running WHS on the Biostar A760g-m2+. Its socket AM2/AM2+ so it should handle your BE-2300/2350 just fine. Also - interesting - this board supports ECC DIMMS. All AM2/AM2+/AM3 CPUs support ECC, but most consumer MBs have it disabled in the BIOS.
I had absolutely zero driver issues with WHS on this MB.
I had absolutely zero driver issues with WHS on this MB.
Re: AMD mobo for WHS?
Thanks PL!
-- followup: So I bought a Biostar A760G M2+, swapped it in, and WHS installed without a hitch. It's small, 6 SATA connectors ... easy to work with.
I had to install an ethernet driver off the CD, but that was simple enough. ATI video was the usual shambles, but I could ignore that! I was impressed that WHS was able to recognize and install additional drives with no need for BIOS fiddling.
-- followup: So I bought a Biostar A760G M2+, swapped it in, and WHS installed without a hitch. It's small, 6 SATA connectors ... easy to work with.
I had to install an ethernet driver off the CD, but that was simple enough. ATI video was the usual shambles, but I could ignore that! I was impressed that WHS was able to recognize and install additional drives with no need for BIOS fiddling.