can i install windows 8 or windows 8.1 on this motherboard
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Yes, but why would you want to? I'd stick w/Windows 7 and wait for 10 (or whatever they are calling it) to come out.
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i cant put windows 8 or 8.1 on my system because my program is not made for that its only for windows 7. i am pretty sure it will work but again i dont know sorry
687023
I would think that you could install Windows 7 on the system but I would check with the Manufacturer first. Sometimes the manufacturers overlay software can affect the installation process. Understand also that the motherboard and its components as well as any hardware attached to the computer may be a problem because the dll and drivers may not be included in the Windows 7 OS. Windows 8 is easy to setup and use. If it is done correctly the "windows start-up" screen will look just like and perform the same as previous OS.
944962
Yes, most units come preloaded with Windows 8.1 or just go into settings, update and recovery then windows update and install all available updates which will include Windows 8.1
316574
When I bought it several months ago Windows 8.1 was not available. I'm fairly sure 8.1 is there now if you purchase this machine.
645314
I assume that you have the Ubuntu version of the Netbook, yes... you can load windows 8.1 on this BUT you would be better off if you could simple by the system with 8.1 pre-loaded on it. Buying the MS 8.1 package on top of the low cost system would be financially a bad move. Good luck!
1216240
Yes, you can install windows through USB on this motherboard. That's how I installed windows 7. Also yes, the bios is a UEFI. It doesn't have any overclocking options, however.
1697459
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
497852
It should be compatible USB is generic and it is USB 2.0 so windows 8.1 will be compatible because USB drivers will be generic hope i helped
261378
Yes it does. I run my Windows 8.1 pro 64- bit os on this motherboard and it runs great.
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I think you can do that. But the Windows 8.1 require a flash drive with 24 GB memory.
1531383
My computer has motherboard ASRock H77M,GTX650 Ti and Windows 8.Perfect work.
687847
Windows 7 on the one I ordered. Be sure to read the description carefully and you can contact the Seller to really pin this down. Good luck!
1256492
To upgrade Windows 8.1 it isn't necessary to update BIOS. However, vendor recommends up to date BIOS if you have possibility or time to do it.
2010151
Yes, you can either load Windows 8 on it or use it as a second drive in a Windows 8 system, as the drive uses standard device drivers. A more important issue is whether your motherboard will support getting the best speed out of the drive, and you'll have to see from the motherboard manual or the manufacturer whether it supports a solid state drive in the BIOS.
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It came with Windows 8. I had to install 8.1. I don't know if the RAM is upgradeable, you may find out from Asus' website.
1239962
It is 64-bit, but it is 32-bit compatible so you can install a 32bit version of Windows or any other operating system. You may want make sure your motherboard is compatible.