Windows XP Install -- Many Tries, no Success
From: DanC (newsgroups_at_solnow.com)
Date: 07/11/04
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Date: 11 Jul 2004 00:45:33 -0700
I have the classic "unable to install Windows XP" problem (which seems
to be one without any certain fix). The install dies at various points
in copying files...or sometimes earlier or later in the process. I've
tried a variety of everything except changing the CPU (XP 2600) as
follows:
2 cases, each with a different PS
at least 2 HDDs
2 different DDR DIMMs
2 mobos (Soyo K7VME, DFI KT600-AL)
2 XP CDs
2 CD drives
more than 2 sets of IDE cables
I've tried varying more-relaxed DIMM clocking and HDD settings (no
UDMA, various PIO) without luck.
With the KT600-AL board with I just purchased (BIOS has been upgraded
to latest available from DFI), I have had it lock up (no response to
keyboard) in various areas of the CMOS a couple times, but most of the
time it's fine. Right now, with the "fail-safe" settings, I get into
the Windows XP install and then it hangs somewhere along the way.
According to the BIOS the CPU is running at around 40 deg C, which is
not a problem.
Original PS was: LC-B300ATX
(http://www.basixproducts.com/tests/power/)
+3.3 28A, +5 30A, +12 15A, -12 0.8A, -5 0.3A, +5VSB 2A
CPU: AXDA2600DVK3D
Current RAM is PC2700, SpecTek P/N: P64M648HHJ-6A
(http://www.spectek.com/menus/memory_module.asp?mem_type=DDR&prodType=mem_module)
Awhile back I bought a Kingston ValueRAM 256MB module to verify that
the RAM wasn't the problem, and I got the same results (and then
returned the Kingston module).
Completed 7 full cycles of memtest86 without any errors being
reported. So, at least I know the RAM is good, and nothing else (CPU)
seemed to gack either. Maybe that leaves PS...I guess I will have to
take apart my other PC and try it's PS again...
I've now switched the Antec SmartPower300 PS
(http://www.antec.com/us/pro_details_powerSupply.php?ProdID=25300)
into the case. I got it to start copying files, and it hung at 9%. I
then chose some of the Fail-Safe BIOS options (2.5CAS for RAM,
disabled IDE prefetch, disabled UDMA), restarted, and then I got a
BSOD copying files:
0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0xF84D71F1, 0xF80C4804, 0x00000000)
setupdd.sys
After a couple more tries, got various "cannot copy this file error"
and then hung again copying files at 52%. All the MS QB articles say
this is a RAM-related problem...but memtest86 says the RAM is good!!
Then I took it as far as using boot disks and an old 6X CD-ROM (that
can't be too fast reading!) and still hangs during file copy.
Looking for ideas of where to go from here, help!
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