One initial Install Restart, Windows gets stuck in a restart loop

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
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    One initial Install Restart, Windows gets stuck in a restart loop


    Hi All,

    I have read many, many other threads that address infinite reboot loops, but none of the solutions have resolved my issue. I am hoping the community might be able to help me identify this problem.

    I have just recently replaced my CPU and MB with the items listed below. After installing hardware, I ran KillDisk on the HDD, which will zero out the entire drive. The computer boots normally and will load into windows installation without issue. However, once Windows reboots to start windows for the first time, it is unable to do so. The load windows logo screen will load, and approximately right before Windows would normally load my screen goes black, the system turns off, sits off for about 1-2 seconds, and then turns itself back on and repeats this boot process. It turns off and restarts at the same time every time.

    Steps I have done so far in an attempt to resolve the issue but failed with no change in the rebooting behavior:

    1) removed all non-essential hardware (CPU, 1 stick of RAM, DVD drive, and Video card were the only things left), and tried reinstalling windows.

    2) Swapping out one of the 2 RAM sticks I have to make sure it wasn't defective.

    3) Trying to install Windows on a new harddrive to rule out that the HDD was defective.

    4) trying to boot from the CD (After the initial install had partially finished) to see if HDD was related in anyway.

    5) Installed a very simple DVI video card to see if ATI card may be the cause.

    6) Resetting CMOS and reinstalling

    7) Setting SATA control to AHCI instead of IDE and reinstalling.

    Some additional thoughts. It doesn't not appear to be an overheat issue either, as I have looked at the temps through the BIOS tool and all levels (CPU, PSU etc.) looked normal. Secondly, I get an error when I try to load Safe Mode, stating that it cannot be loaded for the initial Windows load. I am in the process of wiping the drive again and trying to reinstall windows XP to see if it is a uniquely windows 7 issue or not. This, however, is my last idea. Does anyone else have an idea as to what may be causing this reboot loop, given all the steps I have taken? Or, more importantly, a way to fix it :)? Your help is appreciated.

    Thanks,

    jefusan

    Specs:
    MB: Fatallty P67 Performance
    CPU: Intel core i5-2500k
    RAM: 2, g.skill's rip jaws 8BG DDRS3-1333 (240 pin 1.5V)
    Video: ATI Radeon HD 4850 512mb series
    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    PSU: 550 Watt AntecTrue Power
    HDD: Western Digital SATA drive WD5000
    Last edited by jefusan; 08 Jan 2012 at 13:46. Reason: adding additional information
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  2. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #2

    Sorry you are having these problems. You have already done the most logical things. If it's not the memory, or the video card, or the hard drive, and the only things you have changed are the cpu and mobo, then you might wonder if there is a problem with one of the two. You could always boot a live CD of Ubuntu to see how your computer responds. Or XP installation sounds like a great idea for a test.
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Lemur,

    Thanks for the quick reply. Clearly, the CPU and MB could be suspect, since they are new and I don't have a separate CPU or separate MB to test with. That said, given that I am able to progress as far as I am with the install (it expands and installs all of the files in the setup screen without issue as far as I can tell), would that rule out both of these parts?

    I'm interested to hear your and others' thoughts about this, and possible other issues that might be the cause.

    jefusan
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  4. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #4

    Is your bios version 2.0? Might not hurt to update.
    Please let me know what the resolution is. I'm a little concerned as I'm ready to order the ASRock 970 EXTREME4
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  5.    #5

    Where did you get Win7? Did you burn the DVD yourself? Confirm the ISO integrity using HashTab or download another, burn to DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed, or write to flash stick using Universal USB Installer.

    Next test your RAM - Test with Memtest86+

    Test your HD using maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan.
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  6. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I have tried installing Windows Vista....it makes no difference . I will try updating the BIOS version to 1.3 (the highest I found on ACRock's website), and see if that makes any difference. Anyone else have any ideas? I'm pretty much tapped...

    RE: Windows 7 disc, I purchased an OEM version from Newegg.com.
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  7.    #7

    Try burning this to DVD or writing to flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool:
    Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1 English Official ISO download

    Check all of your cables and connections for the new hardware. Try flash stick install with the OD unplugged, HD set to boot first, then use one-time BIOS boot menu key to trigger stick booting under USB, Removable or HD's.
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  8. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Greg, thanks for the ideas.

    Currently running RAM diagnostic, will let that run over night to see what it finds.

    I've downloaded the ISO file that you linked, but the USB-DVD tool you linked does not recognize it as a legitimate ISO file. I receive an error when I try to select the file. I assume that simply copying the ISO to a USB flash drive will not work. Any ideas?
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  9.    #9

    Yes use Universal USB Installer with Win7 in dropdown, boot under USB, Removable or HD's using one time BIOS Boot Menu key. Set HD first to boot in BIOS.
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  10. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #10

    As your Asrock Fatallty P67 has a uEFI BIOS.

    Follow Step One only in this tutorial using CLEAN/CLEAN ALL: (do not partition)
    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
    Reboot,
    One initial Install Restart, Windows gets stuck in a restart loop-capture001.png
    & install Windows 64 bit following this tutorial:
    How to install Windows 64 bit on a uEFI BIOS:
    UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with
    One initial Install Restart, Windows gets stuck in a restart loop-capture002.png

    Asrock uEFT BIOS setup, check your manual:
    P67 Motherboard Series Manufacturing - ASRock Inc.
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