Stuck On Install

this is what siw gives me on my mobo Property Value
Manufacturer Acer
Model F690GVM
Version
Serial Number

North Bridge ATI RS690/RS690M Revision 00
South Bridge ATI SB600 Revision 00

CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+
Cpu Socket Socket AM2 (940)

System Slots 5 PCI, 1 AGP

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 8192 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 2048 MBytes
Memory Slots 4
Error Correction None

Warning! Accuracy of DMI data cannot be guaranteed

even this thing says i can handle 8 gigs

Did you also check the mobo maker's Support Downloads page for your model mobo BIOS update?

Try clearing the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

You may end up having to run 32 bit at 2 gb of RAM which runs fine for one of my home PC's.

In the future consider Kingston RAM because they proactively troubleshoot and will replace if they think it should work on your mobo, completely oppo approach of most tech support to deflect and deny.

clearing the cmos is the first thing i did... i would hate to have to run a 32bit system with 2g of ram. because thats the sole reason i went for this pc... is to be able to run 64 bit... it defeats the purpose of a dual core cpu to only run 32 bit

well i guess you guys are at as much of a loss as i am... i guess i just need to get a new mobo... any chance you could recommend one... im running a small atx case or whatever that is called... would like a decent mobo cpu combo... need 64 bit... want to be able to use my dual channel ram... and i need a pci express port for my gfx card.... any recommendations would be great...hopefully under 100$ too but i know that could be a stretch