Normally you would download the necessary drivers from another computer and
put them on a thumb drive. Install them when you see the load drivers
button on the select where to install Vista page.
"katoman1932" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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> I have a new build: ASUS Rampage Extreme motherboard, BIOS 701, HIS
> Hitech Radeon 4870 video card, Intel CPU E8600, WD VelociRaptor HD's, LG
> DVD burner, mushkin SDRAM DDR3 memory.
>
> NONE of the components that require updated x64 bit drivers have
> drivers [video card and DVD burner]. BOTH of these components HAVE been
> recognized by the Rampage Extreme BIOS.
>
> After the successful installation of the BIOS the next step was the
> installation of the Vista Ultimate x64 bit operating system. The first
> two efforts failed and the "blue screen of death" advised me that
> several of my components were either not compatable with Vista or needed
> to be updated with the most recent x64 bit drivers.
>
> After the second failure I attempted to install Vista in Safe Mode.
> This time I was encouraged as a black screen appeared and it indicated
> that SP1 was being installed from the Vista Ultimate DVD. This also
> failed with the "blue screen of death" pronouncing the same need for
> drivers OR removing the components.
>
> I cannot remove the DVD drive because I need it for the Ultimate DVD.
>
> I cannot remove the video card because if need it to read the monitor.
>
> I cannot install the updated x64 drivers because I cannot get into the
> operating system to download and install them
>
> I pray that someone more knowledgable than I in the forum can guide me
> or direct me to a source for assistance.
>
> Thank you one and all for any assistance you can provide.
>
>
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> katoman1932