**Official DFI LanParty UT P35-T2R Review/Overclock/Guide Thread**

[jbimmerle]

After weeks of issues with my nVidia-680i SLI based EVGA motherboard, I've decided to make the jump to a P35-based platform. I know the X38 is around the corner but I really needed something now. I decided to go with DFI based on the large number of success stories in this thread.

Unfortunately, I'm having an issue installing Vista Ultimate x64. I have it down to the barebones - CPU, 2GB RAM, Video Card, DVD Drive and a single hard drive. The install starts off fine and unpacks/installs all the files. It then performs the first restart and returns to the Windows installation only to hang after about 3 minutes of finalizing the install. Mouse/Keyboard are non-responsive. Appears to happen every time I attempt an install.

Has anyone experienced this before? I'm running everything at stock settings. Should I try upgrading to the latest BIOS? I see that some of the BIOS updates since 08/10 address some Vista issues but I'm not sure if they're related to the install (outside of the installing with 4GB+ RAM).

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

I should also note that all temps are good (CPU - 26C, NB - 35C, SB 32C). I also verified that all the power connections were secure.

Joe