hi
1 st time I've asked for help on here. I'm trying to put a server together from a load of old bits I have lying about.spec is
asus M/B K8n8X-LD this appears to be a HP board and isn't listed on the ASUS site.
512 crucial DDR3200 memory
AMD Sempron 3100 754
Asus V9570/TD GFX
Winfast 450PSU
20gg Samsung HD
The problem is I can't get an OS on it. The HD is just to set up things I then intend inputting a couple of Sata drives on, purpose is to use it as a back up for my other PC's.
I have tried 4 different CD roms and a DVD.Lord knows how many EIDE cables.
The board posts fine and starts to load. Tried to date
XP with sp1 slipped sp2 and slipped sp3. Ubuntu 6 & 7 Win98se All are genuine copies that I own the key for. Obviously the slipped are what I have made from my own original XP pro disc and all work on other PC's.
I have loaded XP on the HD using another PC and using the DVD drive that I have installed on the server.This proves the HD is working and so is the ROM. Putting the HD back into the server with XP preinstalled it reads up to the not loaded correctly, options to boot into last good config.which is what I would expect.I have also loaded Ubuntu in both versions the same way, they will boot into a command mode but not allow me further .
Using another HD 6GG with win98 already loaded will boot into windows in a fashion. Checking on the control panel-system is a mess as it was set up on a different PC not showing CD drive wrong GFX etc but it does show that the board can boot into an OS.I have reset CMOS power disconnected and battery out for several hours. the bios has been checked and everything set to default all drives show as present and working. I haven't flashed the BIOs as I can't be sure the ones on the ASUS site are correct, K8N is the nearest.
Suggestions most welcome please.

Are you sure about the model number? I found this link HP and Compaq Desktop PCs*-* Motherboard Specifications, K8N8X-LA (Diablo)*

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Intel 6320
4 gigs ddr2 ram
160 gig sata
evga 8800 gts video card
vista home premium sp1 - 64 bit

just quick question. Are your HD's Sata? To which hard drive mode is your bios set?

If it is set to Raid or AHCI, you may need to adjust it. As a last result, you could do IDE mode. Also, some bios' have an OS Install mode, which limits RAM for installation.

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Good thought but it looks like an older board. The pictures I looked at from the link don't show any SATA and is limited to 2-512 gig of ram.

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Intel 6320
4 gigs ddr2 ram
160 gig sata
evga 8800 gts video card
vista home premium sp1 - 64 bit

I could be wrong on the board number as it has been hanging around for ages and I acquired it second hand with a load of other stuff.
Currently has EIDE hard drive Sata has been disabled in BIOs just in case it was a conflict there.
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Correct mobo K8n8X-La Dom it has 2 Sata ports and takes up to 2gg memory

This one should cover it then Search HP US - Search results for 'k8n8x-la dom | motherboard'
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For the BIOS BIOS Update for K8N8X-LA Motherboard*

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Intel 6320
4 gigs ddr2 ram
160 gig sata
evga 8800 gts video card
vista home premium sp1 - 64 bit