Socket 1155 MB supports Windows Server

[Mike Fulton]

I am looking for a socket 1155 motherboard that will support Windows Server 2012R2 or Windows Server 2016.

I'm finding that most of the websites for motherboard manufacturers don't really specify much about OS support beyond saying "Windows 10"

 

[USAFRet]

I am looking for a socket 1155 motherboard that will support Windows Server 2012R2 or Windows Server 2016.

I'm finding that most of the websites for motherboard manufacturers don't really specify much about OS support beyond saying "Windows 10"

If it can use Win 10, it can use Server 2012 and probably 2016.
Of course, depending on what specific features you're wanting to use.

 

[Mike Fulton]

No, that's simply not true. Drivers intended for Windows 10 won't always install under Windows Server.

 

[USAFRet]

No, that's simply not true. Drivers intended for Windows 10 won't always install under Windows Server.

Well, that's true.
But what specific drivers are you referring to? Likely there is a Server2012/2016 version that does run.

I've been using a WinServer on and off on random consumer hardware since Server2000.

 

[USAFRet]

Server2012 is basically Win 8/8.1, and Server2016 is basically Win 10.

 

[Calvin7]

SuperMicro has an OS Compatibility Chart. For motherboards as old as you are looking for, they list Windows Server 2008 R2 64bit SP1 as compatible for most.

For Windows Server 2012 Datacenter 64bit
Supermicro X9SCE-F
https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-X9SCE-F-Motherboard-PCI-E3-0-Proprietary/dp/B00E0P0YSE

For Windows Server 2016 they list some newer models LGA 1150 as compatible.

 

[Mike Fulton]

No, that's simply not true. Drivers intended for Windows 10 won't always install under Windows Server.

Well, that's true.
But what specific drivers are you referring to? Likely there is a Server2012/2016 version that does run.

I've been using a WinServer on and off on random consumer hardware since Server2000.

I am not referring to a specific driver since I don't even know what motherboard it would be. However, in the past I've had problems with Ethernet and storage device drivers. I never did find drivers and ended up getting add-in PCI-E cards which had drivers. I am trying to avoid that this time.

 

[COLGeek]

As USAFRet pointed out earlier, nearly any device compatible with Win 10 will also be compatible with Win Server 2016. My "home server" runs Win Server 2016 Essentials with regular PC hardware. Driver support has been a non-issue.

 

[USAFRet]

I am not referring to a specific driver since I don't even know what motherboard it would be. However, in the past I've had problems with Ethernet and storage device drivers. I never did find drivers and ended up getting add-in PCI-E cards which had drivers. I am trying to avoid that this time.

Interesting.
I've not seen that issue, especially with ethernet drivers.

This one does:
http://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=E3C204#Specifications

 

[GhislainG]

I run Windows Server 2012 R2 on an Intel DK77MK; even the 82574 and 82574L Ethernet controllers work fine once you know how to install the drivers, e.g., http://www.khopdi.com/installing-windows-2012-r2-intel-82574l-ethernet-drivers-for-mac-pro-mid-2012 The suggested ASRock motherboard uses the same Ethernet controllers; therefore you need to use that procedure to install the drivers.