Windows XP Install Problem

[faken]

Hey guys,

Ive just built a new pc, trying to install windows xp on there, so i set boot from cd in the bios, stick in the CD and the blue screen comes up, inspecting hardware configuration. It then goes through loading all the random drivers and finally comes to the menu, 3 options. Install windows xp, repair an existing installation or exit. When i select install windows xp, my pc just reboots and starts the process again.

This is the point im talking about, right before the disclaimer

My spec is the following:

Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500C5 TwinX (2x2GB) Supplied with Airflow Fan (TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF)
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 LGA775 'Wolfdale' 3.00GHz (1333FSB) - Retail
Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000RPM SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (WD3000GLFS)
Asus P5Q-E Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
BFG GeForce GTX 260 OC 896MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail
Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU (CMPSU-620HXUK)

Im just using the original windows xp disc, without service pack 2 preinstalled. Do i need to install any SATA drivers on floppy? If anyone can offer any advice id appreciate it : )

 

[dandragonrage]

Try running some boot diagnostics like Memtest86+, or try underclocking. Make sure your RAM is at the right settings including voltage. Some RAM is rated for a few tenths higher than default voltage.

 

[faken]

ok i tried running memtest, it freezes on test #1 at 27% at 1.8v and 2.0v

increasing the voltage for xp install made no difference either ;x

 

[dandragonrage]

Try running just one stick of RAM at a time or try loosening the timings first

 

[faken]

thanks alot for the help btw dan

ive now tried each stick on memtest, 1 completes the tests, one always just freezes

and if i try to use the one that works in the 1st slot and the nonworking one in the 2nd it still freezes

does this mean the stick is faulty?

ive also get past my original xp error by using the 1 stick that works on its own, xp is now just formatting my hard drive.

 

[dandragonrage]

sounds like a dead stick to me

 

[faken]

ye i think my best bet is just to go straight to the corsair support forums, ive heard theyre really helpful

hopefully i can keep my one working stick if i RMA the other.

funny thing is i looked at the post right below mine and it was a guy with the same motherboard as me, exact same problem, dunno if its related somehow

 

[Malkizadek]

Try running some boot diagnostics like Memtest86+, or try underclocking. Make sure your RAM is at the right settings including voltage. Some RAM is rated for a few tenths higher than default voltage.

Good call...