Asus L1N64-SLI installation problems
 

Hello all --- I am havingproblems with the following systm

Asus L1n64-SLI mobo
dual FX-64's
4 x 1GB GEIL DDR2-800MHz (same modules)
Leadtek 7940GX2
Segate 74GB 7200RPM SATA
PCPower 1KW

I've done several fresh in stallations where the HDD was compltely wiped using the Ultimate Boot CD.

I intsall a fres copy of WinXP Home Edition w/SP2 and what happens is I can'r make it to the splash screen? Eeverything goes perfect until it's time to get to the Desktop.

SafeMode works so I get inot it and install the nForce drivers sometimes using the nvidia SDW driver, sometimes ommitting it because it's been known to cause problems. Either way bno effect. Then i ty to install the drivers for the graphic card and it's a no go.

I don't know what's preventing me from getting to the Desktop ? The WinXP Home Edition CD is a legitimate copy, the HDD was wiped clean and the SATA drivers are working or I wouldn't be accessing the drive at all?

Please HELP ):

HDD setup at BIOS?
How do you setup/config HDD at BIOS level ?

are you 100% memory is OK, first thing to check when windows is acting up

For example making sure the SATA controller is configured correctly, you can Enable/Disable P+SATA or just SATA or RAID. Run as IDE ec

The memory is perffect each kit overclocked beyond 100MHz on other systems. They each have the same ICs.

not talking about IC or OC:) talking about working/broken
memtest86+ it:)

If you can intall Windows; memory should not be the problem. During installation XP uses drivers to compensation different HDD config.

"Run As = IDE" even you are using SATA, try that.

Raid setup does not apply here.

not quite though, since he can only boot in Safe Mode :/

Um, I forgot he mentioned being able to get into safe mode.
then, he could check HDD setting from within Windows.

Wouldn't it take out the memory issue also, unless he starts pushing memory intense programs.

maybe try with only 1 stick?

This particular board will only work with all four DIMM slots occupied and with the same memory.

I honestly think it's a driver issue I just don't know where.... The P35-DS3R is up and running and I'm simultanesoly beginning the water-block round-up, finishing Mushkin review, and rotating through thermal pastes. The Quad core runs at 400x9 at default vcore, excellent chip. And it's heat signature is great for testing thermal paste.

Alos working on PCPower the writers block has cleared then Mozart, then DD I may ask for help, but I have been in afunk (depression) which just came over me, so that's tough. ButI'm not feeling sorry for myself I just want to get this done for the manufacturers who sent it and of course for us.

What loading testing tool do you use, I found Intel TAT (google it) to be excellent for pure CPU load testing on Intel Core systems

Maybe MS driver issue, XP SP1 or SP2? You can make a valid SP2 bootable CD via NLITE software. It's freeware if I remember it right.

No other HD to test with??

Thanks for the help guys, here's where I stand....

I was able to install Windows XP Home and fotr the most part the system is stable UNTIL I try to install SP2?

I have two copies of Windows XP Home. One was purchased just months after XP came out prior to SP1.

Anyway I had tried a newer version I had first but it wasn't working except in safe Mode, and I wouldn't be able to authenticate the copy because it's on another rig with Internet access.

So I tried the other older copy, once it's validated one of the first updates is SP1, then SP2. Immediately after installing SP2 I can only enter Safe Mode, or Safe Mode with Network Access.

Some driver in SP2 is preventing me from going further to stabalize the system. Or perhaps some component in the system is damaged and conflicting with the drivers? Either way it's not been easy to figure and it's holding up reviews for sure.

You don't have to install SP1 if you have SP2.

Do you have SP2 CD install or via internet connection live update?

You can instal SP2 even with fake keys.

Oh, well this version I had was old it didn't come with SP1 so I just assumed.

But the version is fine, both versions are fine, I can't use the new one because that'll have me running two of the same software on two different PC's.

But the when I use the SP2 version I only have o run in safe mode anyway?

I know it's something with drivers or something but cannot figure it. I'm really starting to freak because I won't be able to much overclocking or rather use the software for benchmarking w/out SP2

Why not? Never heard of or have had any problems. For sure, use the same "name"..... just don't use "funny or unusual" names.

And, you don't need SP1 installed before SP2. Download SP2 from MS, burn it on CD and run from there.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Microsoft asks you whenever you have to re-authenticate how many PC's your running "this copy of Windows on?" If you use a copy of Windows on anymore then one PC Microsoft asks you purchase a second license.

That's why I purchased a second copy of WinXP Home. Sure you can get away with it if the PC in question never uses the Internet, but once your online and need to upgrade any "valid" Microsoft software the jig is up.

Anytime I corrupt my HDD, change out a motherboard or get a new HDD I ususally hae to re-activare and they ask the same question everytime, "How many PC's do you have this copy of Windows installed on?"

This is what their doing with VISTA, you only get so many chances to re-validate software. Basically they presume mostpeople will stick with the same PC or a year or so so five re-activations is adequate, but I've literally re-validated my software about 75-times over the years. Their getting very strict with Windows XP now to try and catch people running duplicate copies.

I'm not having trouble getting SP2 it's on one disk and I have automatic updates on so it keeps popping up. But If I install SP2 she won't boot.

Would does Asus support have to say about this issue?

they haven' responded yet, I'm going to write them again now