i face the same problem around 3 month ago. unlike you, i use Acronis. Acronis has release Acronis Universal System Restore. From the name should make you smile. Yes, my problem solved. image an image from intel chipset mobo and deploy to other type chipset mobo. but, it seem have a problem when make an image from SiS Chipset mobo. cannot log in windows. one more thing, u have to ready with SATA driver if u deploy to SATA HDD. Acronis will ask for drivers at the end of the deployment proses. hope i can help.