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RAM test showed no errors. Same with the HDD
I think you guys are onto something with this being a BIOS issue. I tried following the steps given by theog, but was unable to finish step 2: UEIF interface install of Win 7. I tried setting the UEFI DVD as first and only option in boot list. With a freshly formatted and clean HDD, this resulted in the same reboot loop. However, When I set the DVD drive ot boot with PAVA, it was able to load Windows 7 setup normally. Since both of these options were listed in the boot list, I think that the UEFI boot failed, and what I actually installed was through the PAVA boot. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can get around this?
The Link above for UEFI install of Windows explains copying the cdboot.efi file from the DVD to a USB drive. I've tried this and still was unable to boot from it...I may need some additional information on how to try this correctly.
After referencing the Fatality P67 Performance manual, it suggests loading the ATA serial drivers to a floppy disk and using that at the time of install for AHCI support. I can't find any floppy disks around town, and when I copy all the files from the MB Support CD, windows does not recongize any of the driver files as ones compatible with my hardware. I'm stuck. Would appreciate some advice on how to fix this apparently UEFI issue.
Lastly, I've also tried instant flashing the BIOS version to 2.0, I'm currently at 1.0, but when I load the file to a USB and connect to the instant flash tool, it gives me a "No image found" error. Is anyone aware of any special steps that I need to take in order to get the BIOS to recognize the image file (I see the USB drive on the boot list, so it appears that it's being recognized in the BIOS, just no image file)?