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Hi do you know who manufactures the chipset on your motherboard. I have seen
errors in reading files off the installation CD a few times now when boards
are using VIA chipsets. The CD in these cases was fine, but the motherboard
memory controller chip was the culprit. Unfortunately this is hard to detect
because it looks like a memory module issue, when the modules are tested
they tend to look ok. Only VIA can sort out the buggy chipset and so far
they have not fully succeeeded. My solution was to exchange the boards,
which were Abit, for ones with Intel chipsets that takes the same
processors. These were a little more expensive but seem much more stable.
You might get more guidance by visiting the website of the company that
makes your motherboard.
Chelsea