install freezes during setup

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From: paul (hlauto_at_nc.rr.com)
Date: 02/06/04 

Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 19:32:46 -0800

half way during 'installing devices' screen, the install
freezes, ive tried 2 new 2kpro disks, a copy of a 2kpro
disk, changed the mobo out, swapped out ram, swapped out
the hd, swapped out the optical drive, disconnected all
but the optical drive and hd (integrated vid), swapped out
the power supply and the processor. i can install xp and
98se ok. im truely baffeled. ive checed the mobo to make
sure ive used the right ram and cpu. any help will be
greatly appreciated

kingston 256 pc2700
maxtor 40gig 7200
pioneer 16x dvd
amd athlon 1800+
msi k7n2gm-l
mustang 350watt
foxxconn case
mitsumi floppy
linksys lne100tx (2 nics)

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