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See, that's the thing, I have the boot order set as you describe. Then I put in the windows boot disk, and it says that windows is loading files (a white status bar is on the bottom of the screen). The status bar fills up fast once and then slowly a second time. Then it goes to a screen with the windows logo and it says "starting windows" and it gets stuck there. I don't get to a point where I am given any decisions to make.
There is something wrong with that then.
So what are my options? Do I try to get another copy of windows 7 to install? How else can I troubleshoot?
Well, after waiting a LONG time to reformat my external hard drive, it turns out this option won't work because I am loading a 64 bit version of windows 7. The computer I am on now (and using to format the external drive) has a 32 bit OS.Damn.
Sound like you are having a bad day in cpu land. Did you check to see if the media worked on another computer? Also if EIST is enabled in your bios try and disable it. Also try and disable any other bios "features" that may be causing a compatibility problem.
Good point. I didn't realize that the 4890 is $190 and is on par with the GTX285, which costs twice as much. Unreal.
Haven't checked on my only other computer. Just what I need right now is for something to get effed up on this one...I'll check on the bios recommendation tomorrow. I think I may just have a bad Windows 7 DVD. Either that, or my DVD drive is no good. I've eliminated just about everything else.
If your motherboard as on board video try pulling the graphics card too. Good luck.
I'm too tired, frustrated, and drunk right now to know or check. Does a ASUS P6TD Deulxe have on board video? TIA.
Thanks. I do have dddr3 ram (3x2GB). I'll try turning expressgate off.
Is the RAM double or triple?
Check for bios updates on Asus website. Also if the dvd is ide you might try buying a sata adaptor and plugging it in via a sata connection and disable the ide controller. Running out ideas, I assume your power supply is big enough, should be at least 650 watts for that setup.
Had to do it? No. Have I done it for overclocking purposes? Yes. Sometimes RAM and mobos do not play together well and so you get what you have now.
Yup. Kept getting BSOD (blue screen of death) warnings for random things on multiple fresh installs. Once I set the timing for the RAM, it was all good. Weirdest experience with mobo I have had and it drove me nuts.ETA: The timing should be on the RAM like 8 8 8 21 or something like that (my DDR3 says that).
I have checked the bios updates on the asus website. There are quite a few, but none of them seem to address the problem I am having, and I don't really want to mess with the bios unless I have to.My power supply is 950 watts.
Alright, at least I now have an option to wait on. Couldn't find a number for Corsair tech support so had to email them...
Just adjust the RAM voltages and settings in the BIOS and I bet you are golden.
Timing says 7 7 7 20. However, when I go into the DRAM timing control in the bios, I see a lot more numbers:8 8 8 20 4 59 8 6 20 0
Just adjust the first four numbers (or just the first 3 really). I would ignore the rest and see what happens on restart.
Did that, and still the same problem. I guess I'll just wait for the corsair people to get back to me.
Don't forget voltages as well.
Absolutely correct. Just wanted to see the layout in the bios. No time to do it now unfortunately.
Sorry, but welcome to the world of computer builders/trouble shooters. Put that knowledge in your cap and remember it. Keep in mind though that RAM is about 100X more likely to be the problem than PSU. 
Sorry, but welcome to the world of computer builders/trouble shooters. Put that knowledge in your cap and remember it. Keep in mind though that RAM is about 100X more likely to be the problem than PSU.
Maybe I'll be able to laugh at this sometime. I'm not ready yet.I just don't understand how a PSU that seems to be working can cause a problem like this. I have read about many instances where the same power supply that I have paired with several different mobos has caused this problem.Anyway, I'll chalk this up as a learning experience. Hopefully, I won't have to put this experience to use anytime soon...Thanks to everyone who tried to help!
it isn't too terribly difficult but if I were you I'd roll with the factory clock for a while. There isn't anything out there that will tax your machine too much. Enjoy some games for now and overclock in a few months. Congrats on finally getting it going.So, because I haven't already caused myself way too much frustration, how difficult is overclocking, and is it something you would recommend me getting into given my current state of mind?
I would think the same, but I ran across a number of people who had the exact same problem with the exact same PSU. The only way I found a solution was to email someone who had posted on another forum describing the same problem with almost the same setup. He had not posted a solution, but emailed me back that it had been the PSU and emailed me this link:http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/2064-63-...-windows-screen
Assuming you have already done the easy things (checked the RAM by using only one stick at a time, made sure the CPU and other peripherals are seated properly) it might be helpful to borrow a video card from someone else and give it a try. Other than that my only thought is a new mobo.
Case, maybe $50CPU $100
It was indeed the video card. Swapped it out for a new one and it worked fine. I RMA'ed the old one - now I'm trying to decide whether to by a new 5XXX video card and sell the 4890 or just wait for the 4890 to come back from the manufacturer.Zasada said:
Oh I think you know the answer to that one, my friend. Enjoy your new 5850!
Considering how long it will take to get a replacement card back from MSI and how much I want to start playing Dragon Age, I'm thinking the same way you are.Oh I think you know the answer to that one, my friend. Enjoy your new 5850!
Considering how long it will take to get a replacement card back from MSI and how much I want to start playing Dragon Age, I'm thinking the same way you are.Oh I think you know the answer to that one, my friend. Enjoy your new 5850!
Then just turn around and sell the 4890 on eBay and get some of the back.
