Can't Install Windows7 Ultimate on NEW BUILD.

[tag]

I have just built a new computer -

Asus Sabertooth P67 B3
Intel i7 2600K (2nd Gen)
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 32mb cache
ATI Radeon HD 6870
Corsair 16gb DDR3 1600mHz
Thermaltake TR2 RX 650w
LG BDrom/DVDwriter

This is my first build. I have upgraded Mobo bios to 3209. I get the BSOD when I try to load Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. [0x0000007E] Can anyone help? I know I have probably missed something. I did scan though the previous posts breifly to see if someone had the same prob.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Is the Ultimate disc retail, OEM, borrowed, burned, or what?

 

[tag]

Retail. Bought from the store and sealed.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Do you see anything unexpected in the BIOS?

Have you tried to install with only 1 RAM stick?

Is this a brand new hard drive or has it previously had something on it?

 

[tag]

1 RAM stick (8gb)

 

[tag]

 

[tag]

Brand new HD straight out of the box.

 

[pparks1]

This problem can happen with a media problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-...x0000007e-windows-installation-out-ideas.html

0x0000007E While trying to install Windows 7 on new build - TechSpot Forums

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I would do this:


Disconnect everything not needed--anything other than keyboard and mouse, and then try to install.


If that fails, run Memtest86 for at least 5 passes on the RAM to confirm it is OK.


If that fails, swap in another DVD drive or hard drive if you have one.

Otherwise, I would start a thread in the Crashes and Debugging section where they will ask you to upload some files.

 

[tag]

All that is connected is BD-ROM, HD, CPU, GPU, 1 RAM stick, Monitor. I am running a Memtest86 right now.

 

[kennyidaho]

Do you have a different video card you can try installing?

 

[tag]

The only other one i have is the one on this computer. I could take it out and try after the Memtest if you think that might work.

 

[gregrocker]

Reset the BIOS to defaults, set SATA controller to AHCI, unplug all other HD's and peripherals.

Wipe the HD with Diskpart Clean Command using installer Command Line accessing DISKPART At PC Startup.

Are you sure you don't have more than one RAM stick? If so unplug all but 2gb to try install. Otherwise test the RAM.

If this fails write the latest installer ISO to flash stick to see if anything changes: Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

 

[tag]

I posted earlier that all that is connected is the CPU, GPU, HD, BDROM, 1 stick RAM (8gb 1600mHz). Everything is brand new out of the box. I just built this computer. I am running Memetest86 right now. Its about 88% done.

 

[tag]

I did Memtest86...all is good. I tried switching graphics card...not the prob. Put in a regular DVDROM. Got Windows to load in safe mode. BSOD after first reboot showing 0x00000024. Rebooted 3 times and got to this screen - - ?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I'd start a thread in Crashes and Debugging section unless Greg has more ideas.

Did you do all he requested in post 13?

 

[gregrocker]

Once you reply to each previous step given then I'll have more steps for you.

We have a 100% install rate here in countless thousands of these cases as long as User is willing to be thorough and stick to it.

 

[tag]

I have a methodical mind...no worries. I am running the Windows Memory Diag Tool right now.

 

[tag]

Mem chck all good. I am soooo close! I can get Windows to load in safe mode all the way to 'Completing Installation'...then, it won't start up.

 

[tag]

i did everything in post #13. Same thing happens. Windows won't complete installation.