If your Vista disk is an OEM from a major maker (i.e. Dell) and your mother
board is not a new one from same maker, you may have problems.
My disk says 'For distribution only with a new Dell PC."
If you have a retail boxed version there should be no problem.
If you have a OEM version from a white box supplier (i.e. your local PC
shop) you PROBABLY won't have a problem.
If your disk is an upgrade there are complications, basically it will want
you to install the previous version first, then upgrade. I understand that
there a workaround for this so if that is your case get back and someone
with experience doing that will provide guidance.
Michael