Thanks Jane....I'll definately try what you've suggested and let you know if
it worked for me.
"Jane C" wrote:
Quote:
> Hi me too,
>
> There is a known issue with certain configurations using over 3GB RAM. Can
> you install with just 2GB, then apply the fix here:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777
>
> Does this then work?
>
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 
64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> "me too" <metoo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:3952327B-1D98-4BA5-A839-029029E76798@xxxxxx Quote:
> > The upgrade advisor lists two things that vista might have compatibility
> > issues with on my motherboard (according to gigabyte and microsoft its
> > vista
> > certified). The nvidia network controller and the onboard sound which is
> > disabled anyway. Only my modem is displayed as "will not work with
> > windows
> > vista". Modems are cheap so no worries there. I was careful to buy vista
> > certified components. Here are my specs:
> >
> > Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor
> >
> > GIGABYTE GA-N650SLI-DS4 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel
> > Motherboard
> >
> > Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2
> > 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
> >
> > PNY GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI
> > Supported Video Card (2)
> >
> > Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound
> > Card
> >
> > ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD
> >
> > ASUS 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe and 14X DVD-RAM Write Black
> > SATA
> > Model DRW
> >
> > Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200
> > RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
> >
> > I'm installing drivers during the setup process. I'm not able to log into
> > vista. Nvidia has recently released 64 bit chipset and video drivers.
> > Creative labs has released 64 bit x-fi drivers with limited functinality.
> > The modem is the only item listed out of my whole setup that will not
> > work.
> > Your help is greatly appreciated.
> >
> >
> >