Windows XP Pro on 64-bit system

[skold]

I just built a 64-bit system (MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and AMD FX53)
Everytime I start to install Windows XP Pro the computer will shutdown
automatically after a few minutes. If I leave the system on in the
BIOS mode and just monitor the temperature settings it will stay on
forever and no there is no overheating problem at all. I did download
the Windows XP Pro 64-bit operating system from Microsoft and when I
used it to install the 64-bit version it works fine, however there are
too many compatibility issues with drivers and games that I can't use
that version at this time. It seems to be driver related (I think),
but have gone as far as upgrading the power supply to a 550W version
and a normal Maxtor 120GB IDE hard drive (it had a 480W power supply
and a Western Digital 160GB SATA drive). Any clues as to what I can
try? I also have the new BFG 6800 Ultra installed (which also worked
fine under the Windows XP Pro 64-bit). Any help will be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,

Randy Skold

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Newsgroup Support for Windows for 64-Bit Extended Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/extended/trial/support.mspx

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems Customer Preview Program
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/upgrade.mspx

List of Limitations in 64-Bit Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282423&Product=winxp

Cannot Install Some Programs on Windows XP for 64-bit Platforms
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298218&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I just built a 64-bit system (MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and AMD FX53)
| Everytime I start to install Windows XP Pro the computer will shutdown
| automatically after a few minutes. If I leave the system on in the
| BIOS mode and just monitor the temperature settings it will stay on
| forever and no there is no overheating problem at all. I did download
| the Windows XP Pro 64-bit operating system from Microsoft and when I
| used it to install the 64-bit version it works fine, however there are
| too many compatibility issues with drivers and games that I can't use
| that version at this time. It seems to be driver related (I think),
| but have gone as far as upgrading the power supply to a 550W version
| and a normal Maxtor 120GB IDE hard drive (it had a 480W power supply
| and a Western Digital 160GB SATA drive). Any clues as to what I can
| try? I also have the new BFG 6800 Ultra installed (which also worked
| fine under the Windows XP Pro 64-bit). Any help will be greatly
| appreciated.
|
| Thanks,
|
| Randy Skold