Vista - Guidance: Vista Ultimate x64 Install: New Build

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.

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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John,
I do not recall seeing that request where to instal Vista. I will try again and if it is there I will take your advice.
Thank you,
Dick

After five more failed attempts to install Vista Ultimate x64 in my new build I decided to take it to my local computer genius. He is the best in Southern Pennsylvania and he has bailed me out on several occassions.

When he has determined the problem and the work around I will share his finding here.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Katoman1932

The turkey has been eaten and the guests have all gone home. Now I can get back to my new build and the installation of Vista! I have not yet heard back from my local computer guru concerning his solution to my Vista problem. As soon as I do I will post the solution here.

I am a very patient man and have Vista running wonderfully on this machine as well as my Gateway laptop so I know the advantages of the OS.