HELP - Win XP SP1 freezing during install

[mspmojo]

I am trying to install XP SP1 on the following config:
MSI K8T NEO-FIS2R
AMD 64 3000
Alpha heat sink (PAL8150M81)
Sapphire ATI 9600 Pro
Samsung SATA 120gb (sp1213c)
Geil PC-3200 2x256m (GL5123200dc)
LG GSA4082BI DVD +/-RW
XASER III VM2420AU with 420 watt ps

I can get XP to see the SATA HD using the on board VIA controller and the included drives supplied by MSI.
The issue I am having is that XP will start the install, it will re-boot the computer and start to take me through the setup. I will get to the finalization step and the computer will freeze. When I re-boot the process repeats and I can never get past that point.

I have spent the last 3 nights trying to get XP installed with no luck. Any help would be great.

Thanks!

 

[DanTMWTMP]

underclock the CPU


problem solved.


If you're overclocking right now...don't.

Windows installation will most likely freeze druing install on an overclocked computer

 

[John]

Originally posted by: DanTMWTMPWindows installation will most likely freeze druing install on an overclocked computer

That statement only holds truth for unstable overclocked systems.

 

[boomerang]

Have you run Memtest on it?

There is a BIOS file dated 4/1 that might be worth trying out if you're not already on that version. I've also fixed problems by flashing to a previous BIOS version.

It's not overheating is it?

You could run a HD diagnostic.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: DanTMWTMPWindows installation will most likely freeze druing install on an overclocked computer

That statement only holds truth for unstable overclocked systems.

yeah actually that's true.


But on one unusual occasion, I forgot to set my clock settings to default when i reinstalled. I figured it was ok because my overclocked system passed memtest, cpuburn...

so u never know

 

[mspmojo]

Thanks for all of the info. I will let you know if it works

 

[mspmojo]

Under clocking did the trick.

THANKS!

 

[mspmojo]

Not overheating, runs right around 30c

 

[John]

Originally posted by: mspmojo
Not overheating, runs right around 30c

Run Prime95 and see if it's stable. Most likely it is not if you overclocked the cpu again.

 

[mspmojo]

Thanks for pointing me to prime95. The first few times I ran it, it failed and this was with the cpu under clocked. After reading the stress.txt document I tried under clocking the memory. My memory is the problem it can not run at 400mhz and cas 2. So I am RMAing the memory and am going to pick a new brand. BTW - the CPU at its normal clocking 2.0ghz was runnig at 45c under a full prime95 stress test.

Again thanks for all of the help.

Anandtech forums are the best.


Brad