Asus Striker 2 Formula - Problem

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INYNN

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Asus Striker 2 Formula - Problem:

Trying to load Win Vista Ulti x64.

Gets past extraction + file loading part of the install and on the first reboot just bluescreens. Over and over.

I have only the barebones installed:

CPU - Q6600
MEMORY - corsair domminator 4gb kit
HARDDRIVE - 2x 320 seagate barricuda's Striped with onboard controller
VIDEO - single EN8800GTX

(no soundcards installed, no network card, only single 8800)

I just bought the mobo yesterday and dont really want to return it unless i find it is for sure defective. Ideas?
 
I presume you set all the BIOS options correct, especially for the RAM?

Try installing with 1 RAM stick and see what happens. Test the RAM with memtest86, etc.
 
thebeephaha said:
I presume you set all the BIOS options correct, especially for the RAM?

Try installing with 1 RAM stick and see what happens. Test the RAM with memtest86, etc.
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^ what he said. Try Fail Safe defaults, and also try each stick of RAM one at a time. Then try turning off everything that makes sense for integrated peripherals. Also try a Vista SP1 disc if you are not using one already, they resolved some installation errors. Then if you get bored, try it with just one HD and no RAID, and make sure the motherboard has the latest BIOS.
 
It's the 4 Gig's of RAM that's screwing your install: the usual Vista install CD doesn't support 4 Gig configurations. Install with just 2 Gigs, then when everything is set up, reinstall the additional 2 Gigs then run Windows Update, which will download the required update to run 4 Gigs. Alternatively, after everything is set up using 2 Gigs, install Vista SP1.
 
Pepsiennis said:
It's the 4 Gig's of RAM that's screwing your install: the usual Vista install CD doesn't support 4 Gig configurations. Install with just 2 Gigs, then when everything is set up, reinstall the additional 2 Gigs then run Windows Update, which will download the required update to run 4 Gigs. Alternatively, after everything is set up using 2 Gigs, install Vista SP1.
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Thanks for the heads up on that :).
 
Pepsiennis said:
It's the 4 Gig's of RAM that's screwing your install: the usual Vista install CD doesn't support 4 Gig configurations. Install with just 2 Gigs, then when everything is set up, reinstall the additional 2 Gigs then run Windows Update, which will download the required update to run 4 Gigs. Alternatively, after everything is set up using 2 Gigs, install Vista SP1.
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Thanks alot!
 
Just finished the install, that seems to have fixed the problem.

Very useful to know. Thanks again
 
What are your settings to get the DDR2 1066 working? I am loading my system now. :D
 
Great news, INYNN! Glad I could help. I don't know why but I always hope against hope that Nvidia will iron out its chipset quirks, so it's good to hear it wasn't anything along those lines.
 
Update:

Bad news, Removing 2gb of ram worked for getting me through the install, I got into windows, ran windows update to get some updates for the stuff I want, and once the updates were done on the first reboot the computer blue screened.

I have the sinking feeling its a problem with the MOBO i think im going to return it to the store I bought it from.
 
Update:

Took the MOBO back to the store, exchanged it for a Maximus Formula. I now have an EN8800GTX for sale as the new mobo's chipset is the intel.

I love the new mobo Vista install went great, everything was sexy!
 
INYNN said:
Update:

Bad news, Removing 2gb of ram worked for getting me through the install, I got into windows, ran windows update to get some updates for the stuff I want, and once the updates were done on the first reboot the computer blue screened.

I have the sinking feeling its a problem with the MOBO i think im going to return it to the store I bought it from.
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I know you already replaced the board but did you ever bother to check on the RAM settings in the BIOS? I didn't see if you said you had. Just curious.
 
Ah, like I said... I want to see the Nvidia chipset do well. Sigh. Nvidia, Intel "... why can't we all just get along???" Anyway, sorry to hear about the troubles, man. But you made a good choice getting the Maximus, I hear it's a hell of a board.
 
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