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    A patch is preventing the system from starting - Error code = 0 x 490

    I have tried a couple of times, and I get this message: "There is a system repair pending which requires reboot to complete. Restart Windows and run sfc again." Could this be from the "bootrec /fixmbr", "bootrec /fixboot", and "bootsect /nt60 SYS /mbr" I have previously tried? Also, I...
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    A patch is preventing the system from starting - Error code = 0 x 490

    Yeah, I figured that. When I do a fresh install of Win7, and restore the system image I made two weeks ago with EaseUS Todo Backup, is there anything I should do so as to not mess up my dual-boot system? Thanks
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    A patch is preventing the system from starting - Error code = 0 x 490

    :confused:I recently had to replace some bad memory which caused my home built system to fail to boot into Windows. I have a dual-boot (XP on one HD, and Win7 on a separate HD). The system has been running smoothly for more than a year until the failed RAM module. I can boot into XP, but not...
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    Scandisk - Black screen/Safe Mode hanging

    o_O I have have been having issues with my dual boot (Win7 & XP SP3) SB ASUS P8P67 Deluxe build (system freezing, black screen on cold boot/failed OC, Win 7 restore points being deleted by XP) and I made the following adjustments: updated the BIOS to v.1305 and made the required registry...
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Cold boot black screen

    :DThanks, I'll do as you suggest.
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Cold boot black screen

    Thanks guys! I'll try clearing the CMOS first, then go from there. Cheers!
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Cold boot black screen

    I just upgraded the BIOS from v.1003 to v.1305, I was having the double POST issue. Now when I cold boot, I get a black screen, I have to cold boot again to get the message that the overclock failed, press F1 to continue to get into the BIOS. When I go into BIOS it says that my target CPU is...
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe RAM/BIOS/System Freezes

    Thanks guys, so far so good...I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe RAM/BIOS/System Freezes

    Thanks! One more question, should I have flashed the BIOS to v.1305? I was given a scare, but my system seems to be running OK now.
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe RAM/BIOS/System Freezes

    I read in other forums to stay away from XMP; and instead use Manual or Auto? Was that incorrect advice? Thanks for the input!
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe RAM/BIOS/System Freezes

    Yes, it's on auto. The ASUS forum advised me to flash the BIOS to v.1305 (from v.1003), which I did. I got a scare though; on first re-boot I got a "no OS detected" message - but when I rebooted again, it was fine. I was also told to increase the RAM voltage to 1.58v. Where in the BIOS do I...
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    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe RAM/BIOS/System Freezes

    I have a new i5-2500K build Win7 64-bit with the ASUS P8P67 Deluxe, dual-boot with XP, system that is experiencing random freezes. I think it may be the RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8 GB (2x 4GB) SDRAM DDR3 1600 F3-12800 CLD-8GBXL (Cas 9, Timing, 9-9-9-24). What adjustments should I make...
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    H61 Motherboard and Sandy Bridge with Windows XP SP3?

    :D Thanks for the info. guys!
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    H61 Motherboard and Sandy Bridge with Windows XP SP3?

    How does the Win7 OEM version differ from the retail version. My OEM permits me to create a Repair Disk, which I heard the OEM's wouldn't do. I'm curious. I think it's just hype from MS to get people to shell out the extra $90.
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    H61 Motherboard and Sandy Bridge with Windows XP SP3?

    I just completed a Sandy Bridge build with the i5-2500K CPU with an ASUS P8P67 Deluxe MOBO, which I dual boot Windows 7 OEM and XP SP3. You will have to get the Intel SATA drivers from Intel, and a USB external floppy drive to load them onto a diskette. A thumb drive won't work. I researched...