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Every time I try to install the OS, it hangs at "Loading Windows Executive". Just built the system. System specs: Opteron 165 (CCBBE 0610DPMW) Zalman 9500 DFI Sli-dr expert 2x1 gb ocz platinum 500mghz xtc BFG 7800gtx 1-74gb raptor 1- WD 120gb 7,200 550W antec

thanks guys

Does any1 have similar components?

I dont know what agressive is...

what would be the best stock bios settings to get this baby started? I'm building: Opteron 165 (CCBBE 0610DWMP) Zalman 9500 DFI Sli-dr expert 2x1 gb ocz platinum 500mghz xtc BFG 7800gtx 1-74gb raptor 1- WD 120gb 7,200 550W antec I'm planning to overclock the cpu in a couple...

Alright i'll deffinitely take it out. I googled the ide cable thing. I made them both masters.

Can I put my optical drive on a separate ide port? I have a full-tower and the secondary doesnt reach.

***Opteron 165 (CCBBE 0610dpmw)***

Thanks for the quick answers guys. I'm gonna go try it. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions. I'm building: Opteron 165 (CCBBE 0610DWMP) Zalman 9500 DFI Sli-dr expert 2x1 gb ocz platinum 500mghz xtc BFG 7800gtx 1-74gb raptor 1- WD 120gb 7,200 550W antec I'm planning to...

Why would iI have to format the second drive? I'm planning to install windows on my raptor(74gb). The other drive is from my old pc and I have all my data on there. Would this make a dramatic difference in performance if I don't format the 2nd drive??

Hey, I'm building my first pc and I was wondering how I would install both my SATA and IDE disk drive. Is there any special way, or do I just plug my ide into ide 1 and my sata into sata 1? Also, do I have to put my optical drive on a separate IDE port? Sorry about the newb question guys.