How to install Vista 64 Ultimate with 4Gb RAM?

[QuixoticOne]

I haven't read the whole thread, but AFAIK:

a) the > 2GB install BSOD is limited to systems using certain storage drivers for storage devices needed during
install. If you don't have the broken drivers, you will not have a problem. I've installed Vista64 FCS as well as
Vista64 SP1 onto machines with 8GB installed RAM (P35 chipset ICH9/ICH9R + JMICRON SATA/IDE CTRLR) with
no troubles whatsoever.

b) Get a copy of the SP1 disk to install from and save yourself a big headache in multiple regards.

c) Use the most current versions of any 3rd party OEM disk / LAN / chipset / RAID / SATA drivers needed during the
install process and use those when it comes time to add additional driver support. Chances are they won't have the
> 2GB crash problem or many other historical problems.

 

[tcsenter]

Originally posted by: XBoxLPU
This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
? The computer uses more than 3 GB of RAM.
? The computer uses a storage system that is running the Storport miniport driver.
? The computer uses a controller that uses 32-bit direct memory access (DMA).

Which could include several NVIDIA, ATI, VIA, and SIS chipsets that are using the Storport miniport driver for AHCI or RAID mode, as well as some discrete storage controller chips.

I was just curious why wouldn't MS include KB929777 in the Automatic updates? It seems to me and many others using 680i boards that they should.

Because if you can get to Windows Updates, it isn't needed, anymore. The problem only happens during certain stages of the Vista installation process. After, its not an issue.

 

[The Keeper]

The fix should be included in Vista SP1. So just get yourself a Vista SP1 installation media and install from it. You can order a new installation media from Windows Marketplace or just download an image from your favorite torrent site and burn it on DVD. Just make sure checksum matches with those available from Microsoft.

 

[zerogear]

On Rampage formula with 8GB RAM (G-Skill) w/ X-Fi Elite Pro. Installed Vista with no problems, but if you are having problems you can always slipstream vista with SP1. Or if you have access to MSDN or TechNet Plus, they have images of Vista with SP1.

Edit// I dunno if its allowed here, but if anyone needs the image from MSDN, I have it since I'm a subscriber. But I am only providing the image, no keys

If it is not allowed, mods, feel free to edit that part out.