Asus a8v xp pro install problem

[dino8031]

I just built a new machine with an Asus A8V, AMD64 3000+ I want to install Windows XP Pro SP2 on my Samsung 80 gig SP0812C sata harddrive.

Everything starts nicely, I hit F6 and install the sata drivers, the drive is recognized and then windows starts to install. Then it hangs. When it asks me if I want to install windows I hit enter and it hangs at 1 of the 3 following points:
Please wait...
Setup is examinging your discs..
Accept the license agreement Hit F8, please wait.


I've tried installing on both the VIA and the Promise controller, in both slots. I've tried a new cable, I know the hard drive is working, I've used it as a storage drive on another machine. I've tried a couple of different ram chips I know work. The drive is set to IDE mode in the bios.

I'm stuck. Any suggestions?

 

[Uncle Bob]

Suggestion

Attach your cd/dvd drive to the secondary IDE controller (you might also want to use the supplied CD-ROM cable (ATA33 type))

I know this sounds crazy but I had all sorts of weird problems setting up XP on a K8V and this fixed it...

 

[dino8031]

It is currently attached to the seconday IDE controller. This is my first setup with a SATA drive as my primary hard drive. Should the DVD's be installed on the primary channel as a rule when booting to a SATA drive?

 

[mechBgon]

Could you also post a full list of all the components in the system, including the exact memory module(s) brand & model and the brand & model of the power supply? What slot(s) are your memory modules in right now?

 

[dino8031]

got this one solved. thanks guys....