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0x0000000a error during Windows install

Whenever I try to install Windows Server 2003 on this brand new server, it gets about halfway through installing devices then bluescreens.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

0x0000000a (0x00000010, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0x805527BC)

System is configured in Raid 5, dual Xeon processors, 4G RAM (4x1G sticks).

So far I have checked errors with System event log viewer, and found nothing helpful. I ran a memtest, and there were no errors after 4 passes. Removed all but one stick of RAM, and still bluescreens. Tried with two sticks, and same. Tried a different optical drive, and even different cable, and it still bluescreens. Latest BIOS is installed.

sliiconman

It is probably unsopprted hardware.
Check your hardware against the HCL at http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Default.aspx?m=x

sliiconman

Also if it is all there check this artickle out under other hardware issues....
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314063

Michael Worsham

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL usually means a bad driver was installed

sliiconman

OOps worng HCL list.. ignore me.

kitechgroup

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I've used this setup before and never had a problem, and it's while installing Windows so the only drivers installed are the pre-installed drivers from the Intel server essentials, and the raid driver that I had to install to get Windows install started. The raid driver was pulled right off of the intel driver disc, so It's hard for me to believe it's a driver, unless it's one being installed during Windows install, which I was kinda curious about as system bluescreens during the installing devices stage.

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sliiconman

Ah so checking the hardware compatability list was right.. phew.

kibbs

I believe the answer to your question is disable Multiple Core processing in the BIOS. Then install the software and then enable it again. I am also trying to install the OS on RAID Mirror.. I cannot for the LIFE OF ME, get this system to recognize the USB raid drivers.. This board has no floppy. Are you installing on a RAID by any chance?

kitechgroup

ASKER

Do you have a usb floppy available to you, that's the way I do the RAID drivers, it's easiest I think.

rholton

Seemed to work good for me.