XP Home Edition Install Hangs

[steveg]

I have built a new computer and can not get XP to load, it hangs every time with 34 minutes left to complete the installation. I have tried every Bios combo I can think of and still no go. I can load 98 just fine. Any ideas?

Computer:

Soyo SY-K7VTA Pro AMD w/onboard sound
AMD 133 Processor
256 Meg 133 Ram
Pine Nvidia TNT2 M64/Vanta PCI VGA
Soyo case w/300W PS

 

[SupaTek]

Have you got a promise controller card fitted? If you have, remove it and replace it after installation

 

[steveg]

The only card installed is the Video card.

 

[RiGGs]

Try setting your BIOS to fail-safe or safe mode and disabling onboard sound. You might also try moving your PCI card to a different slot on the motherboard.

If you manage to install, enable your BIOS settings just a few at a time to try and isolate the hardware conflict. Im guessing here, but I would bet it's a video or sound driver conflict.

 

[steveg]

I GOT IT! Tried everything, finally powered down, pulled APG vedio card, powered up, powered down, reinstalled card, powered up and XP finished install. XP works perfectly!

Thanks

 

[RiGGs]

Great, glad you got it worked out. 🙂