Issues during Windows XP Installation.

[dantonic]

THIS iS HOW the problem STARTED>>>
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1963072&enterthread=y

ok so I put in windows -- setup -- formatted --
it started to copy files. got stuck at 11% for 30 mintues.

I a m now attempting again... this time I'm gonna do a quick format though.

ok now I quick formatted, once it started to copy files gave me a hanging blue screen it says:

"A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your comp.

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.

paraphrasing now: blah blah restart your computer.
if it happens again check your hardware installation, or contact your software manufacturer for updates... disable memory options such as caching or shadowing...

Technical Info:
*** STOP: 0x0000000A (0x8aa82e88, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0x8080082f)
"

ok I tried it again. this time full format.

got past that 11%, at about 18%
blue screen again.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I think there may be a hardware problem. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to pinpoint what is causing the problem. I would try to eliminate ram, GPU, opt. drive first and move on from there4 if necessary. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[dantonic]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I think there may be a hardware problem. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to pinpoint what is causing the problem. I would try to eliminate ram, GPU, opt. drive first and move on from there4 if necessary. Good luck and keep us posted.

if you get a chance look at the link
THIS iS HOW the problem STARTED>>>
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1963072&enterthread=y

I actually tried a different stick of ram and another video card as well, and 2 hard drivevs, same problem.

is there a database from microsoft were I can search for this STOP error?
thanks

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

The KB is currently down at MS but, stop errors in general point at hardware and IRQ not less or equal errors are fairly non specific. I recomend trying a different opt drive and removing the current one just because I had a somewhat simular problem with my last build.

I had no errors and was able to install XP without problems but then, the optical drive suddenly quit working and I got the IRQL not less than or equal to error. Just bad timing or good depending on how you look at it.

Anyways, keep persuing the hardware angle and if it gets too frustrating walk away and come back later.

 

[dantonic]

Yeah I think it is hardware as well...

I have now completely disable L2 cache and internal/ external cache.

It seems to be installing, it is past 25%... I hope it keeps going.

Is there a way of in stalling the motherboard drivers prior to installing WIndows XP???
Maybe that would fix it.

Thanks for your help magnus

NOPE Blue Screen of Death once again... I'm gonna cry

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I found this in the MB manual

3.2-1 Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS
1. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in
Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten).
2. Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
3. Use the Award Flash Utility from the ECS support CD and download
the last BIOS file for this motherboard from ECS web site
(www.ecs.com.tw). Copy these files to the system diskette you created
in step 2.
4. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer?s
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the
boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to
force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
5. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press
<Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:
6. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the ?File Name to Program? text
box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
7. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the
diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a
Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed
BIOS from being overwritten.

 

[dantonic]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I found this in the MB manual

3.2-1 Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS
1. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in
Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten).
2. Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for
information on creating a bootable system disk.)
3. Use the Award Flash Utility from the ECS support CD and download
the last BIOS file for this motherboard from ECS web site
(www.ecs.com.tw). Copy these files to the system diskette you created
in step 2.
4. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer?s
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the
boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to
force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
5. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press
<Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:
6. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the ?File Name to Program? text
box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.
7. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the
diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a
Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed
BIOS from being overwritten.

hi magnus thanks again for your comments.

unfortunately I do not have a floppy drive on this laptop I'm using nor on the computer I am trying to fix. can I create this by writing it to a CD as well?

thx