Win 7 Install on XFX 8200

[kvander51]

Trying to (clean) install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit in a system with XFX MI-A78S-8209 mobo using on-board graphics controller (GeForce 8200). After booting from DVD, I get the "copying files" message followed by the "Starting Windows" screen with the Windows logo. After that, it fails to properly display the next screen, which is a graphical one. It is just a jumbled mess. This leads me to believe there is a problem with the graphics drivers on the DVD, or that the setup is not using the correct one.

If I had a PCI graphics card I would try that, but unfortunately I do not. Any other ideas?

 

[ihog]

Can you please post the make and model of your CPU? What OS were you using previously?

So you're trying to do a clean install onto a blank/cleared HDD? You're booting to the Windows install CD, correct?

 

[kvander51]

CPU is an AMD Phenom 9500. Previous OS was Windows XP, but I am using a new, unused hard drive. This is a clean install booting from the Windows 7 Ultimate DVD.

 

[mlga91]

Try downloading the iso image from microsoft, and creating a bootable usb drive with that iso image, you can do that with rufus:

https://rufus.akeo.ie/

 

[kvander51]

Tried that, still no workie.

Borrowed a graphics card from a friend and Win 7 installed fine. Then removed the card. When Win 7 rebooted, it somehow found the correct graphics driver and is working fine. Very strange!