im building a pc , would this optical drive let me put a windows 8.1 64bit to install a operating system ? please
1111818
Im not sure if "combo drive" means backwords compatible to cd-roms and dvds but if it does then yes it should.
1111819
You will be able to run any install cd or dvd as it is plug and play. If you want to play blu-ray though, you will need to buy a separate player.
1111820
As long as the media is readable by the device/drive. I'm assuming it's a DVD-ROM, there shouldn't be an issue booting off a DVD with this drive. Just make sure to change your boot settings in your BIOS when your ready to install Windows. Make sure you have your data cables handy, but you will need special software to play blu-rays. Otherwise the drive will think it's a DVD
1111821
Yes it will. I just recently build a pc and used this drive. So you shouldn't have a problem.
1111822
Yes it would. Remember to when you are buying your drives though to pick up data cables as well most drives do not come with them.
1111823
Yes. I will read/play DVDs ad CDs. It will read your Windows disk just fine, to install on your hard drive.
927462
Yes connecting a USB external DVD is the best way to install an OS like windows or Linux. I recommend W7 64-bit or W8.1 64-bit
261378
Yes it does. I run my Windows 8.1 pro 64- bit os on this motherboard and it runs great.
2215866
Sorry to say the answer is NO. The system will not boot from CD/DVD or USB drive so no way to install any other Operating System
172837
Yes. Works great. I was upgrading my pc from 32 bit to 64 bit and only had an upgrade version of Windows 7. So I had to clone my hard drive so the install disk would find Windows installed. The entire install process, between the SSD and my new CPU and mobo took no time at all.
620850
Probably not. I doubt you could even do an installation thereof with confidence due to the relationship between Windows 8 and the bios. If I were you I'd wait until September for Windows 10
1623478
It comes with 64-bit Windows 8 built in to the system. There's no CD, so if you want a different OS, you have to rip it out of the processor.
205656
Yes. It is compatible. You may need to update drivers or simply update your OS but, not likely. Just use the drivers that come with the installation disc and you should be fine.
753605
Likely not. Your Windows 8 installation is likely on DVD. Most Microsoft install disks are on DVD due to their size. Now, if you want to switch over to linux, there are many distros that will install to your hard drive from a CD. Everyone should experience building a desktop. Way to go!
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Yep. I am currently using Windows 8 64bit and it works perfectly, but I looked for the driver and it is installed under the system32 folder, so even though it works without any problems, it is still 32bit.
731908
Doesn't matter what bit, only for O/S. All modern hardware pc builds would support a 64 bit operating system. Be careful of video card lengths.
1796032
Yes, you should have no problems with running 64 bit Windows 7 or 8 or 8.1.
2091416
We are offering Win 7 Pro 64 Bit installed on this unit. 64 Bit OS allows the system to read over 4GB memory as well as the drivers digitally signed for stability. Thanks
639535
Yes but why would you want to as Windows 8 is a very buggy program. I put Linux on mine.
649718
A 64 bit windows install is the norm today compared with 32 bit installations. I don't remember reading anything that would lead me to believe that there would be any problem. My advice, go for it. This board is inexpensive and has worked for me without a hitch. Peace.
466752
The 600 series support Windows 8.1 64bits without any hassle. Download the latest drivers from the nvidia website after the proper installation. That's all you need.
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It can be either 64 or 32. Go here for complete instructions on how to tell which you have: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-64-bit-32-bit.htm