ds3 wont start windows?????

corky · 19 Aug 2006 at 02:58

ds3 wont start windows?????does now!!!!

as title just received ds3/6400 conroe/2 gb geil pc6400
got together on f1 bios-tried to load windows,no go-failed when it says starting windows(gui part).so tried all combinations of ram/slots/sata port,different drives etc,but all with same blue screen after trying to start windows???so flashed bios to f4 ,still same although temps and cpu are recognized...

so i cant use atall because i cant install xp on the bloody thing..suggestions plz.

thx in advance..

Duke · 19 Aug 2006 at 09:24

Is this after a new install of XP?

corky · 19 Aug 2006 at 10:10

possum · 19 Aug 2006 at 11:06

I have the same problem with my ds3 and E6600. you should try sending a message to gigabyte technical support.

corky · 19 Aug 2006 at 11:30

well may have progress -dont ask why but will install 2k pro and upgrade to xp from there....in progress............

corky · 19 Aug 2006 at 11:50

update:
did not go to bed lastnight but at 7.30 am yes time flies when your new pooter wont play,but ive come to expect these things!!!

any way faffing about with ram/slots/hdd/operating systems and im in
e6400
ds3 (shipped with f1 bios)
geil pc6400

im on water (custom setup with an nexxos cpu block and l30 pump which people here dont seem to rate?)idling 29-max 38

3.4 ghz -will post specifics shortly..

used q-flash to flash bios in dos as i couldnt get into windows which helped a lot,so im just watching sp2 load...so moral is STICK AT IT!!!