Install WINXP, DFI Ultra D /w Corsair ram

[Caoster]

I am putting a brand new system together, i would like to install a fresh copy of win XP on it.

I have a:

DFI nf4 Ultra-D
Opty 165
10k Raptor HD
evga 7900GT
2x 1024 corsair ram ( CMX1024-3200C2PT)

I am able to start the installation process off the CD rom. I am able to add additional drivers, for the SATA controller, then it proceeds to go to "Setup Starting Windows" and it hangs there, right before I normally would get to the screen where I am choosing to install or repair.

I am out of ideas. I have tried swapping the sticks around, using only one, moving the voltage up to 2.7, and then 2.8.

Nothing seems to work.

Anyone have any ideas?

_Kevin

 

[dfuze]

I think I've read around these boards that DFI boards are picky about their memory.
Could be you just happened to grab some memory that the board doesn't like.

Personally, I think it's rediculous that any board can NOT like any ram, as long as it
meets the specs that the board says it takes.