Windows XP Pro 64bit SP2 install leads to BSOD

kpm1 · Nov 14, 2011

Hi all, I have a new computer which I just built with a 2500k process, 8 gigs of ram, a 64 GB crucial M4 SSD, a 1 TB hitachi HD, a NVIDIA 560 Ti, and a LG Bluray RW drive, all on an ASUS maximus IV Gene-z motherboard. I'm trying to install windows XP pro 64 bit SP2 on it last night, and it first loaded up fine, and after it installed all the drivers, it went directly to the BSOD, then repeated attempts at booting just leads to a black screen with the underscore _ flashing at the top of the screen and nothing is happening. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them

Thanks

Outlander_04 · Nov 14, 2011

How are the SATA controllers set in BIOS ?

Did you install an AHCI driver ?

vx53c · Nov 14, 2011

I am smelling ram-mobo issue. Tell us which ram model you got.
Also what outlander_04 suggested could hold truth.

vx53c · Nov 14, 2011

on a side note: WinXP 64. Jesus, whatever happened to win7.

unksol · Nov 14, 2011

don't install xp? Especially 64. Especially with those specs. I wouldn't expect the drivers on the xp cd to play nice with your hardware...

vitornob · Nov 14, 2011

Unique mistake: Win XP x64

draggoth · Nov 14, 2011

Most likely is a driver issue, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is quite old by now and was never really meant to be used by home users (including gamers), so driver support for new motherboards and graphics cards is really questionable. You'll be better off doing a fresh install of Windows 7 and if you really need Win XP for compatibility with old software just use a virtual machine.

jitpublisher · Nov 14, 2011

XP 64 bit will not have the drivers you need to run your hardware, and none of your hardware vendors will have 64 bit drivers available for the out-dated OS which was poorly supported in the first place.........I know it sucks and this is not what you want to hear, but toss your XP 64 bit disc in the trash can and go get a newer version of Windows.

kpm1 · Nov 14, 2011

Appreciate the feedback, will try win7

kpm1 · Nov 14, 2011

Outlander_04 :

No, the SATA controllers are set to AHCI, I'm gonna disable that and try to install

kpm1 · Nov 14, 2011

vx53c :

Ram is Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory with heatshield Model PSD38G1600KH

Shockwolf · Jan 11, 2012

XP 64 bit will not have the drivers you need to run your hardware, and none of your hardware vendors will have 64 bit drivers available for the out-dated OS which was poorly supported in the first place.........I know it sucks and this is not what you want to hear, but toss your XP 64 bit disc in the trash can and go get a newer version of Windows.

I'd just like to point out that I too bought this very same motherboard based on the fact that it stated it supported Windows XP in the description. The manual also confirms this and that the drivers are included. I have attempted to install both 32 bit and 64 bit Windows XP and both produce the BSOD, same as the original poster.

I have been using Windows XP 64-bit for a few years now and I think its still a very under rated and excellent OS. It may have some compatibility issues with some old 32 bit software and drivers, but apart from that it is solid and so far in my experience more stable and solid than Windows 7. It's a good version of XP with support for more than 3GB of RAM. It's only problem comes from the lack of support based on users and software developers turning their noses up at it.

So Id like to see a proper solution to this too, rather than jump on the consumer bandwagon.

jitpublisher · Jan 11, 2012

Shockwolf :

I could not help but laugh as I read this, so what you are saying that other than lack of support and drivers, its a great OS? Righto then, I guess I, or lots of other folks including software developers, and hardware developers who never wrote 64bit drivers for XP just do not know what a good OS is! XP is being outdated. Just like all other versions of Windows previously, soon you will have to move away from XP if you use your PC for modern programs or apps, its just that simple, no use in trying to beat a dead horse.

Shockwolf · Jan 12, 2012

I could not help but laugh as I read this, so what you are saying that other than lack of support and drivers, its a great OS? Righto then, I guess I, or lots of other folks including software developers, and hardware developers who never wrote 64bit drivers for XP just do not know what a good OS is! XP is being outdated. Just like all other versions of Windows previously, soon you will have to move away from XP if you use your PC for modern programs or apps, its just that simple, no use in trying to beat a dead horse.

And that's exactly the attitude I'm talking about. Speak for your self why don't you? Some of us still enjoy old software and games that Windows 7 simply can't handle. So flogging that dead horse is absolutely necessary.

Laugh all you like jitpublisher, but at the end of the day you are the one who has provided false information and isn't providing a solution to this thread other than a defeatist "Get with the Times, man" attitude. I on the other hand am about to...

1. Enter the bios onboot up using the Delete key
2. Tab to "Advanced"
3. Select SATA Configuration
4. Next to "SATA mode" change it from AHCI to IDE

It should install Windows XP now with no BSOD.

jitpublisher · Jan 13, 2012

Shockwolf :

I could not help but laugh as I read this, so what you are saying that other than lack of support and drivers, its a great OS? Righto then, I guess I, or lots of other folks including software developers, and hardware developers who never wrote 64bit drivers for XP just do not know what a good OS is! XP is being outdated. Just like all other versions of Windows previously, soon you will have to move away from XP if you use your PC for modern programs or apps, its just that simple, no use in trying to beat a dead horse.

And that's exactly the attitude I'm talking about. Speak for your self why don't you? Some of us still enjoy old software and games that Windows 7 simply can't handle. So flogging that dead horse is absolutely necessary.

Laugh all you like jitpublisher, but at the end of the day you are the one who has provided false information and isn't providing a solution to this thread other than a defeatist "Get with the Times, man" attitude. I on the other hand am about to...

1. Enter the bios onboot up using the Delete key
2. Tab to "Advanced"
3. Select SATA Configuration
4. Next to "SATA mode" change it from AHCI to IDE

It should install Windows XP now with no BSOD.

You have your opinion, I have mine.

Michel Merlin · Jan 10, 2014

Examples of hardware running Windows XP Pro 64bit

kpm1 Mon 14 Nov 2011 10:33:35, Shockwolf Wed 11 Jan 2012 08:49:09 and Thu 12 Jan 2012 14:57:12, I warmly second you, and I wanted to bring 2 experience feedbacks that bring serious backing to your POV: ChiefZeke Sat 01 Jun 2013 04:06 (XP Pro x64 SP2 running on ASUS Rampage IV Extreme LGA 2011 X79, i7-3960x, 32GB, two ASUS Radeon HD7970 DirectCUII 3GB PCIe 3.0x16 in CrossfireX Mode, 512GB SATAIII SSD), JodyThornton Sat 01 Jun 2013 23:40 (HP xw8200 Workstation).

BTW, here are 2 little quotes appropriately addressing some particular situations frequent on forums:

■A full calabash holds no new water -- Amadou Hampâté Bâ (IOW: who knows all learns nothing)
■Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge -- Darwin

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