Boot Freezes on new machine.

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Limp Gawd
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*Computer Information*


*Intel E6700
*2 x HIS ATI x1950XTX Crossfire GPU
*150 GB W/D “Raptor” HDD (partitioned to C: and E:)
*Creative Audio X-Fi
*Asus P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard
*Windows XP Home edition (English) w/ Original Discs
*HIS ATI Drivers from CD w/ GPU


*Problem*

*Boot freezes on Windows Progress Screen (moving blue bar stops moving)
*It did Boot okay in Safe mode
*I tried System Restore but it did not work – maybe we should try earlier restore
*Last time I tried “check Disc (scan disc)” in Safe Mode Drive E: = no error BUT Drive C: is boot drive and check Disc said it would only check on next reboot
*On next Reboot it freezes on Progress Screen like before in normal boot, so I restet again
*Then it freezes up on that screen full of text that normally tells you what drivers safe mode is not using
*I left it there fore 3 hours w/ HDD whirling away and nothing - had to cut power to turn off machine


*Notes*

*2nd working internet computer at home w/ 3.5” floppy but NO CD Rom (broken)
*All original CDs and Boxes for all parts at home
*Computer is very new (2 days) so very little is on it – Format C: + Windows Reinstall is okay I hopefully figure out how to reinstall all my hardware and ATI Crossfire
*Computer Installer changed ATI drivers 5 times using only Add/Remove Program and no Driver Cleaner Program

What can I do here. Any help would be appreciated. BTW I don't have any "boot CDs" around or even a 3.5" floppy I could use to make one - is this a problem?
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One of the best ways to deal with a problem of this sort is to minimalize hardware. Try 1 video card, 1 stick of ram, and your Raptor HDD and see if the same error occurs. Troubleshooting can be a lengthy process at times, especially if you do not have any older parts laying around that you know work.

If you minimalize hardware and still have the same problems, it could possible be a PSU stability issue, cooling issue (try reseating HSF). Simply reverse engineer your build in a way that eliminates known good parts.
 
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