How I fixed the Stop 0x7b error when Installing XP X64 Pro

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Hi All, I just received my new Dell XPS 410 and tried to install my own copy of XP Pro X64 on it (Dell does not offer that OS for my model). When I tried to install I got a Stop 0x7b error. A Quick Google turned up this page: http://www.ydeologi.com/2006/04/26/dell-dimension-e510-iastorsys-windows-xp-blue-screen-error-stop-code-0x000000d1/ It seems this is a well known problem to Dell. Anyhow I got the OS installed and working just fine (and seeing all 4GB of memory and all 4 processors) as follows: 1) Downloaded the file from http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Filter_Results.aspx?strOSs=All&strTypes=All&ProductID=2101〈=eng&OSFullName=All%20Operating%20Systems#DRV 2) made the floppy disk 3) Download x64 drivers from Dell except Intel chip set and nic drivers 4) download the needed nic and chip set drivers from Intel 5) download MS Microcode update for Core Duo from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936357 AKA KB 936357 (if it gets moved) 6) Booted system hit f2 to enter setup 7) change SATA mode from Raid (Auto) to Raid/ATA 8) boot x64 install 9) hit f6 10) select i802xx HH IC8 (Desktop) 11) Finish the install of x86 12) Install the core duo, chip set etc drivers and POOF! XP Pro X64 works just fine on my Dell 410. Mind you, I disabled the on-board sound and added a nice Sound Blaster but hey, it works :> Sam S.

GioAguilar · Answer

If you are not going to use a RAID configuration, go to the BIOS and under SATA Operation, change it to AUTO Detect

and if you are using 4 GB or more than of RAM try using only 2, when it finish add the other two

Message Edited by GioAguilar on 08-19-2007 09:47 PM

BubBowen · Answer

Totally correct. More than likely the stop error was due to the Raid Config not being recognized, but the Memory can also be a concern.

Do these 2 steps and you should be golden!

Later,

Bub

GioAguilar wrote:

If you are not going to use a RAID configuration, go to the BIOS and under SATA Operation, change it to AUTO Detect

and if you are using 4 GB or more than of RAM try using only 2, when it finish add the other two

Message Edited by GioAguilar on 08-19-2007 09:47 PM

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