I have the Soltek board. Seems very stable --> So far. I got this unit in yesterday and Let it run overnight before I OC'd it. I'm running a 3200+ newcastle @ 2.42 (220fsb) with stock fan and stock voltages. I am really liking it so far.
This may be a dumb queston but here it goes....
Are you loading the latest SATA drivers from a floppy disk? (I would think not since you mentioned your floppy isn't working) I would think it would require that. Also If the light stays on on the floppy drive then you have your cable reversed.
Things Already in Possession:
36" Panasonic HDTV(19" Trinitron to fall back to if I can't get this set the way I want to)
250 Gb Western digital HD
512Mb ddr400(Crosair)
450W Sparkle PSU
Antec 1040 aluminum clone w/window.
SB Audigy
EDIT:
Forgot my Onkyo HT760 to do the dolby 6.1...
How does this thing run? If you don't mind me asking you a few questions: Where did you get the mobo/ what did you have to pay for it? Dou you think dual channel is worth the extra $
I own the Onkyo ht 760(entry level stuff). I am really pleased. Especially for the $. This Item probably isn't going to get on your short list, but I would definitely consider Onkyo's higher end equipment if I had more $ to spend.