Re: Windows XP Professional 32-bit on a 64-bit machine?

BAR,

> If you have 2 memory modules installed, try pulling one out and installing.
> If you get same errors, then stop and swap over the modules.

I have already tried that and the errors persist.

> If problem persists, then 1: Not a memory Issue
> 2. Dig deeper..maybe media problem - as in CD Drive errors or Installation
> CD is faulty.

I also tried to install with a CD from work which has never failed me
before, and the errors were similar.

> At this juncture, don't get hung up in space, call Microspoft tech support
> and they'll talk you in for a landing.

I will be trying that this evening.


Tim,

> XP32bit should be fine.
> Before proceeding, I suggest getting a copy of memtest86 from memtest.org
> and running that as per site instructions - 1 error and no OS will operate
> correctly.

I will try that.

> In the bios, try reloading setup / bios defaults and ensure that the memory
> is configured to run to specification. Verify the bios settings.

But what is that specification? I have reloaded the BIOS defaults and the
problem persists.

> Check for BIOS revisions as well.

Will try.

> Check the CD / DVD rom cable is seated correctly.

Done; I even got a new cable for it.

> Check you have a PSU that meets / exceeds requirements. With a dual Xeon,
> the PSU is critical.

Supermicro asks for 450w for that motherboard and I bought one of their own
chassis with a 645w PSU.
I will try to run with only one disk just in case the 5 disks are drawing
the power down, but if a server chassis supposed to work with 8 disks cannot
run with only 5 Supermicro are going to hear from me!

> Random CRC errors along with other random errors tend to indicate either ram
> , disc (not so likely), PSU failings, possible CPU over temp (doubt it -
> Xeons should be safe).

Now that worries me: the Xeons have their own heatsinks with fans, and there
are other 4 fans in the chassis, but the temperature of the processors never
go below 40C. Now that should be fine for anything else, but these are Xeons
3.6...

> Check your XP CD - the pfn corruption may be a secondary error (bios, ram
> timings) and the sysx error may be a disc scratch. Try copying the CD to the
> HDD and installing from there.

A bit difficult if I do not have a OS that runs on the machine.

David
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