Windows2000 Server + PCI-e

[nanaki333]

OK, here's the deal. We want another server here but don't want to spend a few grand on one. Wanna just order a dell desktop and most of them come with PCI-e. Just going to wipe the HDD and throw our copy of 2000 server on it. My question should be obvious at this point. Will Windows2000 Server pick up that PCI-e video card and display everything fine? Don't want to order and have it not work.

 

[Sideswipe001]

It should. (heck, it must work in DOS mode or else you wouldn't see any BIOS info either!) I've never tried PCI-e, but worst case you'll just have to install the motherboard drivers as soon as windows gets on there (which you should do anyway).

I personally wouldn't worry at all.

 

[Canterwood]

It shouldn't cause you any problems.