I think the problem is related to the install incorrectly recognising the
BIOS type and installing the ACPI BIOS when it needs the non-ACPI or another
type. When you do the very first part of the installation with the blue
screen and it says "Windows is inspecting your hardware" (or similar) and
then comes up with "Press F6 to add other devices", Press F5 or F7 (I can
never remember which) and it comes up with another menu asking for you PC
(BIOS) type, select the most appropriate option for your board and if this
does not work, try another the next time.
"Frank" <no_email_please RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:YvGdnWCQD8Arm8rdRVn_iw@comcast.com...
> I have a SuperMicro 370SWD mother board with Windows 98. When I do any of
> the following: a) upgrade to XP Home, b) fresh install of XP Home or, c)
> fresh install of W2K Pro I get the following problem...
>
> The install files get installed onto the hard drive during first part of
> install, the system reboots for the first time, I see the msinfo.ini menu,
> (i.e. Windows XP Professional), then the system immediatly reboots. I get
> to the same point and it reboots again. The results are idential for a),
b)
> and c) above.
>
> I did call the vendor and they think it sould work OK for at least Windows
> 2000, but it does not. Can anyone shed any light as to why this might be
> happening?
>
> Frank
>
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