Used Dell Motherboard Compatbility?

eli2k December 28, 2004 at 12:17:43 Pacific
WinXP SP1, P3800, 256

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I was wondering if Dell motherboards were unique somehow and would not be compatible with typical setups. I've read about Dell boards having a different power plug pin, but I'm not sure if they still do that now. Thanks.

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Jimi_l December 28, 2004 at 13:31:48 Pacific

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They are unique, You can use them if you rewire the power supply and all the switches and LED's but it's tedious at best. Jimi_l

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eli2k December 28, 2004 at 15:17:49 Pacific

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Ah, better to go with a different board, then, I guess. :)

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