| thanks guys.the bios update worked,i was able to fully install XP last nite,and even managed to play RB6-Vegas,awesome game.
My 3d mark scores all went up as well.
3D Mark 2003 from 15800-18900
3D Mark 2005 from 8900-11200
3D Mark 2006 from 4900-6600
Thanks again for all the advice,you guys rock,and so does AOA forums.
cheers.
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