Question : server 2003 activation

put new motherboard in dell server
it says "must activate software before logon"
but it wont activate online or by phone
The server was purchased from Dell with
software(win server 2003 standard) included
We have the key.It has been running with this key 4 years
what can we do to get it going?

Answer : server 2003 activation

Call the MS Clearing house  number and speak with a person instead of trying to type the numbers in over the phone they will overide the issue.