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After assembly, the BIOS drive recognitions were correct, and no error seen. Then I tried loading Windows OS: XP-SP2 (using original disk with windows logo). However, after the initial HDD partition, formatting, and copying files (total about 30 min), in the next boot, while the screen with the following messages appeared:
Collecting Information (done) Dynamic Update (done) Preparing Installation (done) INSTALLING WINDOWS 39 min remaining
after about 5 minutes the another new message window appeared:
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for Disk Drive. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
After OKing it six more messages appeared sequentially within one minute gaps as follows:
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for CD Rom. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for CD Rom. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for Disk Drive. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for Battery. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for Disk Drive. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Device Installer Error Windows could not load the installer for CD Rom. Contact Your Hardware vendor for assistance.
Thus, rebooting took place, and the same INSTALLING WINDOWS process started with same results. The Loop continued indefinitely.
Do I have to install the (SATA) Device drivers before OS installation, by pressing F6 key? If yes, HOW? Is the reqd drive available in the DVD accompanying the MoBo. It is not clear from the details in the MoBo manual, or ASUS web-site. How can I run it from there?
I have taken the help of local PC assemblers, with few years of experience each. I have also discussed the problem with few others. The feedback is that such error messages were never ever encountered before.
Don;t know if this is the cause of u're errors, but it might be do to the motherboard chipset drivers (the lack of them in u're windows version). If so, u have to make a copy of u're windows cd with all u're motherboard drivers included, and try to install with that cd. The same problem appears to all new laptops that do not offer XP support and only Vista support . In order to do the new XP cd, u\ll need a little program that u'l find on internet..... (for example: n-lite)
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As always the best place to get software or firmware downloads is the manufacturer's website.
For asus.
the site is support.asus.com
Select your hardware type (Motherboards)
Select your socket type (AM2)
Select your product (m2a-vm)
Select your OS in the popup
Download the newest firmware.
(NOTE: DO NOT interrupt firmware flashes and follow ALL instructions carefully)
Good Luck
Hi,
1)Go to the below link. http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
2)Under select product , select motherboard option
3)Under select series , select SocketAM2/AM2+/AM3
4)Under select model , select M2A-VM
5)Select the os as windows xp
6)download the drivers from the results shown
7)was this information useful... good luck
Hi, Here is the web page for your motherboard driver: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us These are Windows xp drivers. Regards, Graemevm
Asus does have Updated software for, Realtek ALC883 Audio Driver V5.10.0.5404 for Windows 2000/XP & 64bit XP (WHQL).
Dated: 2007/09/24
There is also an update for the Bios which includes an Update Realtek PXE ROM to V2.08 dated 2007/12/4. To look at these updates & others click the link below. The link will open to your board with Linux opened. Just click, Latest or All at the top of the window. http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=M2A-VM&type=map&mapindex=7
If the updates do not help remember your board is warranted for three years through Asus. You can call Asus Tech at: 812-282-2787. IL EST. It sounds to me that the onboard audio chip is going. I checked all FAQ's & found no complaints about the onboard sound.
Hope this helps & leads to a fix..
please vote... Luck!
The heating you mention is completely normal. An active processor generates more heat. Thus with the CPU usage issue you mentioned, the processor works harder and produces more heat. The heat levels you report are still very normal.
You don't state your video card, but if you are having problems with the 7.10 drivers, try older or newer ones. Also make sure you have the correct/latest motherboard drivers installed.
Finally (unrelated to posted problem), keep an eye on that PSU. If you have a power hungry video card, it maybe too much for it to handle.
same s**t with gygabite Intel 945 S-Series
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