I saw in one of the reviews someone said "Gigabyte software doesn't work with windows 8 or 8.1" Is this true? because i plan on using Windows 8.1
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Hi - I've been running 8.1 without issue for about 2 months now. I believe I've launched each of the various utils they offer at least once - don't recall any major problems. I did settle at one step below the ultra fast boot to allow the option to enter BIOS on boot.
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The entire motherboard is geared towards working with Windows 8. I am using Windows 7 and I am missing on some features due to this. I would recommend you use Live Update to download all the necessary software from Gigabyte site; it will save you a lot of headaches
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I have been able to it on both versions of windows 8. Currently running on windows 8.1.
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I would go to the Gigabyte site with this question. I am just a user like you.
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8.1 is just the upgrade of Windows 8 so should it should work. Just make sure if you have a 32 bit or 64 bit OS when you download the driver
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Greetings, Yes, both Windows 7 and 8.1 drivers are provided by Gigabyte for this BRIX. Best regards, MITXPC
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Win 8.1 is backwards compatible with older hardware just as Win7. You should use MB that supports AM3 socket CPU. The MB might be made supporting AM3+ socket but still providing support for AM3 Phenom II CPU. One example is GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD970 motherboard. Always crosscheck with the MB datasheet. I prefer ASUS or Gygabite MBs but you can go with AMD platform of your choosing. Hope this answers your question. Good luck.
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Yes, I am using Windows 8.1 and it works great. Very fast transferring files.
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I run 8.1. Works fine. It's always best to get the latest software from ASUS site. Easy to find and install.
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I can't think of any reason you'd have any trouble with Windows 8.1 on this motherboard. Well, other than it being windows 8.1. But that's going to be a problem no matter what motherboard you use.
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I tried to install it on a Win 8.1 laptop, but the software/driver installation clearly stated that it didn't support "this operating system" and that I needed to downloaded a different driver from AOC's web site. Well, there's only one Windows driver at AOC.com and it's the same one that's on the CD. So, it's a big fat NO for Windows 8.1. (We do use these at work with Windows 7 no problem.)
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It seems to work fine with Windows 8.1. When I originally installed I only had Windows 8.0 but after the update I experienced 0 issues with compatibility.
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I have windows 8.0/8.1 and I had no issues with it whatsoever. I upgraded to 8.1 little before I downloaded and played SC1-SCBW so I'd double check with a FAQ or something. But tbh I think you'll be fine.
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I do have Windows 8 installed (not 8.1) and works fine. I believe it will have no problem working on 8.1 either.
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works fine with my windows 8.1 64pro, the raid and the direct connection (sansung evo, raid 2 western digital 2TB )(motherboard gigabyte ud4p, intel 7 930)
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Then drive works with windows 8. The software that comes with it doesn't work with anything..
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No problems whatsoever on Windows 8.1 64-bit here. Worked fine before the upgrade as well.
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I'm running windows 7 but I would be very surprised if it, meaning the hardware, did not work with windows 8.1. I don't know about the software that came with it will. My guess is that it should work.
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On the package it says it is Windows 8 ready. But, I would double-check at the Gigabyte website.