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      12-30-2009
I am experiencing freezes constantly in Win 7 64bit. I eliminated some install freezes by not using my wireless mouse and keyboard on install and installing later. The install still freezes when it tries to update the ATI driver. I also have problems with freezes with
X-fi (probably drivers), ASUS mobo drivers and apps., and installation of many other common apps.. The system invariably freezes on the first boot, but may work for a while after resetting. I will experiment by installing XP Pro 32bit to determine the hardware stability and will post my results on this thread later.

Core i7 860
ASUS P7P55D PRO
2x1TB in Raid 0
8GB RAM running at 1333
HIS 4870
(X-fi Elite Pro) not installed now due to know driver issues
 
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      12-30-2009
Hi blackjack72 & welcome to Windows 7 Forums

Your on a Intel MOBO so are you using Intel Matrix Storage Manager ? do you have "write back caching" enabled for the RAID volume ?.

 
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Thanks Veedaz,
Yes, I'm using the Matrix Storage Manager. I did not change anything in the default Raid setup and since I've started the XP install without raid (no floppy drive or USB floppy), so I can't check. I also tried to install on one drive and got basically the same results (problems).
 
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OK, Me and a mate setup RAID 0 Intel MOBO with two new HDDs on his system and installed Windows 7 Pro, this is how it went

1. In the RAID BIOS, configure the two drives into the array you want (volume size, stripe size, etc) and save.
2. Reboot back into BIOS and set your RAID volume as first in the hard disk boot priority
3. Boot to the Windows 7 installation DVD and you will see it in your array as it's only option, install Windows 7.
4. After Windows 7 is in place, you can install the Matrix Storage Console by right clicking the .exe, go to "compatibility" tab and set it to run in compatibility mode for Vista, then right click the executable again and "run as administrator".
5. Make sure you have "write back caching" enabled for the RAID volume.
6. Plug in any other Drive you are going to use outside the RAID array.
7. Recheck the boot order in BIOS to make sure the RAID volume is still set as the primary drive and if it is thats it your good to go.

 
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Thanks again Veedaz, I will try that and change my power setting to High Performance per your post on another thread. I'll post my results.
 
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      12-31-2009
XP Pro install flawless.
 
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After installing win 7 ....again, I was able to start write caching in the Matrix Storage Manager. I was not able to initiate the "High Performance" power setting. The "apply" button is grayed out and will not apply. I assume that I need to "run as administrator" but cannot find the icon to right click to accomplish this. Freezes still occur.
 
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Hi blackjack72

Yes you do need to install Matrix Storage as administrator
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4. After Windows 7 is in place, you can install the Matrix Storage Console by right clicking the .exe, go to "compatibility" tab and set it to run in compatibility mode for Vista, then right click the executable again and "run as administrator".

 
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I was not able to initiate the "High Performance" power setting. The "apply" button is grayed out and will not apply. I assume that I need to "run as administrator" but cannot find the icon to right click to accomplish this. Freezes still occur.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ower-plan.html

or try the software posted here
http://www.techspot.com/downloads/48...windows-7.html
 
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Thanks Veedaz, I did run Matrix storage as admin and turned on write caching.
 
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