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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: nederland on March 06, 2007, 06:36:55 PM

Title: Can't load Windows on new computer....
Post by: nederland on March 06, 2007, 06:36:55 PM

I built a new computer with a Mach Speed motherboard (the P4MSD-800D2) and an Intel Pentium D chip. I can NOT load Windows XP or Windows Media Edition on this computer. I switched the CD-ROM drive and the Hard Drive for ones that I know work and I still can't load Windows.

When I start the computer it boots from the Windows XP CD and starts to load Windows, it install gets all the way to asking if I want to "Install XP press enter - Recovery press R or Exit." When I press either Enter or R the system just freezes up completely.

I have tried 2 different retail Windows XP Pro, 1 retail Windows XP Home and an OEM Windows Media Edition. What on earth could be the problem with this thing.

Title: Re: Can't load Windows on new computer....
Post by: patio on March 07, 2007, 08:39:18 AM

Do you have the correct RAM installed for that MBoard ? ?
Mis-matched or faulty RAM will cause this.