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Cannot install Windows 7 on 990XA-UD3

Cannot install Windows 7 on 990XA-UD3
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:47:06 pm »
I cannot for the life of me install windows 7. I have tried using USB, CD/DVD, reburning the disc, moving the SATA ports for my SSD and DVD, and changing the boot order around. It's really upsetting me to have a +1,000 paper weight. It goes from getting frozen on Boot From CD/DVD to getting in an endless boot loop. I haven't even seen the Windows install screen. Please help!


Specs:

Gigabyte 990XA-UD3

AMD FD4170FRGUBOX FX-4170

EVGA 02G-P3-1559-KR GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Cooler Master RC-430

16GB Corsair RAM

Samsung 830 Series

Re: Cannot install Windows 7 on 990XA-UD3
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 10:33:44 pm »
I think it was because I was using 64 bit Windows, am attempting a 32 bit installation.

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Re: Cannot install Windows 7 on 990XA-UD3
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2012, 07:09:18 am »
Hi there,

it shouldn't really make a difference if you are trying to install the 32 or the 64 bit version of Windows 7 and the problem could be due to a lack of power. What PSU you are you using as you haven't mentioned it in your specs?
Also do you know what BIOS version you are running?
Remember, when all else fails a cup of tea and a good swear will often help! It won't solve the problem but it will make you feel better.