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From: PaulB on 26 Jan 2006 22:23
Yes, I was afraid of this. I take it you're not recommending just
installing Windows over top of itself, but essentially backing up, wiping
the boot drive, then re-installing everything? Correct?

BC, Thanks for your assistance. It's greatly appreciated.



"BC" <bc(a)bc.com> wrote in message
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> Hi PaulB,
>
> if what I just glanced at is correct, the VT7 uses the VIA PT880 chipset,
> and the TH7II used the Intel 850 chipset--and, if that is in fact the
> motherboard you are switching from, it used Rambus RIMM memory modules.
>
> If that is the case, I think there is no way you could do a "repair" type
> install--too many chipset/internal IO registry and other settings are
> going to be borked up--like trying to put a Honda engine in a Volvo:
> possible, but, not worth the effort.
>
> I think that a clean install is always best anyway--it's a pain to
> reinstall all the applications, but, system always runs better afterwards.
>
> THT, GL,
>
> BC
>
>
>
> PaulB wrote:
>> I've installed a "new" (refurbished) VT7 board in my machine. It goes
>> through POST fine, until right before the Windows XP Pro initial boot
>> screen, when it shows a message (below) on a blue screen for just a split
>> second. The message flashes for maybe a tenth of second, then the
>> machine starts the boot process all over again in an endless cycle.
>> Here's the message.....
>> "A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent
>> damage on your computer.
>> If this is the first time you've seen this error screen, restart your
>> computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:
>> "Check for viruses on you computer. Remove any newly installed hard
>> drive controllers. Check your hard drive to make sure it is properly
>> configured and terminated. Run chkdsk /F to check for hard drive
>> corruption, and then restart your computer."
>>
>> "Technical Information:
>>
>> "***STOP: 0x0000005B (0xF7985528,0XC0000034, 0X00000000, 0X.........."
>>
>>
>> There are no viruses on the system. I re-seated everything, flashed to
>> the latest BIOS, tried various BIOS settings, all appears normal, but no
>> dice. I finally gave up and re-installed the old MB so I could send this.
>> It's working fine with the old board.
>> The old board is a TH7II, no RAID.
>> P4 2.8 GHz
>> 250 GB WD HD
>> 200 GB WD HD
>> TDK CD/RW
>> ASUS CD/ROM
>> Visiontek Geforce 3
>> This is all that was in at the time.
>>
>> My feeling is that the board is junk, even though it's been
>> "re-furbished". Any thoughts?
>>
>>
>>

From: BC on 27 Jan 2006 00:37
PaulB wrote:
> Yes, I was afraid of this. I take it you're not recommending just
> installing Windows over top of itself, but essentially backing up, wiping
> the boot drive, then re-installing everything? Correct?

Yes, unfortunately, correct. And, whenever I do this, I usually take
the opportunity to get a new hard drive--a good Seagate (5 year
warranty) or Western Digital. An 80G drive with 8MB cache is $55 at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822135106

I then rotate the older primary drive into backup use, kids machine, etc....

I also use this guide to help with the install: found on the web, and,
I cannot find the link right now, or I would direct you to the site....

Copied text follows:

*Re: order to install:
*It's called "layering" your software and is pretty much based on two
*things: Importance of the software and permanence of the software.

1. Windows
2. Service Packs
3. CPU and Motherboard Drivers (Chipset Drivers)
4. DirectX
5. Sound and Video Drivers
6. Other Peripherals (USB, NIC's, etc)
7. Windows Security Patches and Updates

*After that would be the most important or most permanent applications
*before the less important software or software that is more likely to
*be removed.

*I agree.
*And might I add one thing (obvious to some, not to others)
*During format/clean install.
*The only thing plugged into mobo should be hard drive, rom drive, video
*card, mouse and key board. (floppy drive if you need it)
*I would split out sound from above and do that with "Other peripherals"
*installing them one at a time and rebooting after each installation.
*__________________
*

*I personally prefer to leave all PCI/AGP cards in during a fresh
*install. Provided they are
*in the right slot and you have disabled their relevant onboard
*counterparts, there should be no issue there. However, taking out any
*spare hard drives reduces the risk of a botched install.

*The reason I put sounds cards up high on the driver list is because
*traditionally they utilise many resources. Especially for Audigy series
*cards and professional music cards. In the old days they required DMA
*assignments which automatically made them one of the first things in
*the order. It's not so important now though with PnP doing most of the
*work for you.

This guide has always worked really well for me....I have a good DSL
connection, so downloading all the updates takes about 3 hours or so...

> BC, Thanks for your assistance. It's greatly appreciated.

Your are welcome, HTH,

BC
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