If you can reinstall the OS, there is no need for a compatible motherboard. So that's an option if you don't succeed.
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i have an older acer that is used lots in my company and i need to make it run again. the power supply and motherboard are toast. it has a gigabyte 8i915ae motherboard and the closest i can find is an 8i915me. can anybody tell me if these are compatible? any info would be greatly appreciated! i have looked for two days and cant seem to find any info on the board that i have. thanks again in advance!

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