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@Burning: No lol, I didn't incorrectly assemble it.

"make sure you have backed up any files and data you would like to keep if possible." I'm just saying that I don't have anything on this PC that is saved

UPDATE: IM ON THE WINDOWS SETUP PAGE! YOU ARE MY SAVIOR, PLEASE I WILL FEED YOU GRAPES AND MASSAGE YOUR FEET AND BACK I WILL GIVE YOU CHOCOLATE AND BREAK YOU FLOWERS AND MAIL, PLEASE THANK YOU FOR THIS.

UPDATE2: never mind i take it back.. It shows this now: [url=]https://photo.tinhte.vn/store/2014/01/2313396_DSC_0146.jpg[/url]

[quote=Antisora12]Before I start reading this, I just want to state that this PC was recently built by me a few days ago.[/quote]

So what am I expected to assume from this? That you incorrectly assembled your PC?

[quote=Burning]The used license key won't be a problem. If the online validation fails for some reason, phone in and if you get hold of a human technician, give a reason for the new install. You can even lie and state you've reformatted the computer and want to a reinstall. The technician on the other end of the line will have to comply because that's policy. As always, make sure you have backed up any files and data you would like to keep if possible.

I will be summarizing the important steps and leave notes where necessary.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/clean-install

Make sure your RAM is properly seated.

1. Turn on your PC ... insert the DVD ... and then shut down your PC.

2. Restart your PC,...

3. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, ...[press F12] immediately after you turn on your PC. [In Boot Menu, use the up
arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device (your DVD drive), then press <Enter> to accept. The system will boot from the device immediately.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.]

4. If your current version of Windows still starts, try again by waiting until Windows asks you to sign in, shutdown completely, and then restart your PC again.

5. On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then...click Next.

6. ...click Install Windows.

7. On the Enter the product key to activate Windows page, enter your product key.

8. The product key should be on the box that the Windows 8.1 DVD came in, or in a purchase confirmation email. It looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.

9. On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, ...click I accept the license terms, and then ...click Next.

10. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, ...click Custom.

11. On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, do...the following:
In Windows 8.1, ... click the partition that you want, ... click the formatting option you want to perform if needed, and then follow the instructions.
*Format/reformat the drive to erase all previous data.

12. When you've finished formatting, ... click Next.

13. Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows.[/quote]

Before I start reading this, I just want to state that this PC was recently built by me a few days ago.

The used license key won't be a problem. If the online validation fails for some reason, phone in and if you get hold of a human technician, give a reason for the new install. You can even lie and state you've reformatted the computer and want to a reinstall. The technician on the other end of the line will have to comply because that's policy. As always, make sure you have backed up any files and data you would like to keep if possible.

I will be summarizing the important steps and leave notes where necessary.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/clean-install

Make sure your RAM is properly seated.

1. Turn on your PC ... insert the DVD ... and then shut down your PC.

2. Restart your PC,...

3. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, ...[press F12] immediately after you turn on your PC. [In Boot Menu, use the up
arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device (your DVD drive), then press <Enter> to accept. The system will boot from the device immediately.

Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.]

4. If your current version of Windows still starts, try again by waiting until Windows asks you to sign in, shutdown completely, and then restart your PC again.

5. On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then...click Next.

6. ...click Install Windows.

7. On the Enter the product key to activate Windows page, enter your product key.

8. The product key should be on the box that the Windows 8.1 DVD came in, or in a purchase confirmation email. It looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.

9. On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, ...click I accept the license terms, and then ...click Next.

10. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, ...click Custom.

11. On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, do...the following:
In Windows 8.1, ... click the partition that you want, ... click the formatting option you want to perform if needed, and then follow the instructions.
*Format/reformat the drive to erase all previous data.

12. When you've finished formatting, ... click Next.

13. Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows.

[quote=Burning]What operating system are you installing from what type of media? OEM Windows 8 DVD?

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-8-1-System-Builder-64-Bit/dp/B00F3ZN2W0[/quote]

this but it was used, the guy uninstalled it too: www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/

What operating system are you installing from what type of media? OEM Windows 8 DVD?

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-8-1-System-Builder-64-Bit/dp/B00F3ZN2W0

[quote=Burning]They work reliably. It just happens to be there are grounds to corrupt data if done incorrectly.[/quote]

Can you please guide me on how to set it up correctly?

[quote=Antisora12]...2. Can't get the OS to install on the PC I've tried USB, and I have tried the recovery disk and none have worked.[/quote]

They work reliably. It just happens to be there are grounds to corrupt data if done incorrectly.

[quote=Burning]http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff560244%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
You're still seeing a memory related error. This has absolutely nothing to do with whether your Windows is OEM or retail full.

The OEM and retail full "versions" of the installed Windows OS are exactly identical. The difference is the packaging and what's included on the installation disk. The retail version comes in a box and the disk includes an optional Windows 7 > Windows 8 upgrade installer; it is designed to be as user friendly (ie tech noob) as possible for those who don't know how to backup, reformat, and install a fresh copy. The disk still has the boot installer for creating a new Windows 8 on a hard drive, the same which would be found on the OEM version. The OEM version comes in an cardboard envelope and the disk only comes with Windows 8. The end result of a new installation or an upgrade is exactly the same - same OS, same features, same program compatibility... Windows 8 is Windows 8. The only conflict the OEM and retail full versions may have revolve around genuine activation codes, but that's unrelated to the problem you are seeing.[/quote]

To begin debugging, use a kernel debugger to get a stack trace.

If the problem is caused by the driver that you are developing, make sure that the function that was executing at the time of the bug check is not marked as pageable or does not call any other inline functions that could be paged out.

I am a tech noob myself how do I use a kernel debugger.

Edit: This is just really confusing for me. I have 2 problems with the build

1: Motherboard beeps 3 times and sometimes 4 times continuously (only has happened once).

2. Can't get the OS to install on the PC I've tried USB, and I have tried the recovery disk and none have worked.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff560244%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
You're still seeing a memory related error. This has absolutely nothing to do with whether your Windows is OEM or retail full.

The OEM and retail full "versions" of the installed Windows OS are exactly identical. The difference is the packaging and what's included on the installation disk. The retail version comes in a box and the disk includes an optional Windows 7 > Windows 8 upgrade installer; it is designed to be as user friendly (ie tech noob) as possible for those who don't know how to backup, reformat, and install a fresh copy. The disk still has the boot installer for creating a new Windows 8 on a hard drive, the same which would be found on the OEM version. The OEM version comes in an cardboard envelope and the disk only comes with Windows 8. The end result of a new installation or an upgrade is exactly the same - same OS, same features, same program compatibility... Windows 8 is Windows 8. The only conflict the OEM and retail full versions may have revolve around genuine activation codes, but that's unrelated to the problem you are seeing.

[quote=Burning]Is the error printed in that screenshot the same one you are seeing?

Put the RAM back into the first slot at some point.[/quote]
No it doesn't say "hal initialization bla bla

it said: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (storahci.sys)

If you can't find the solution to this I'll just have to use ubuntu for a little bit sorry for wasting your time, someone on reddit said that I got the wrong os? I was supposed to get an OEM os for new systems but I got the full version of 8.1 silly me...

Is the error printed in that screenshot the same one you are seeing?

Put the RAM back into the first slot at some point.

[quote=Burning]http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff560180%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
It's an error caused by a change in hardware memory configuration. In other words, moving the RAM triggered this response.

MSDN recommends returning the RAM to its original configuration for bug checking. However, since your motherboard has four memory sockets that are paired in a dual channel configuration, you should consider moving the RAM in the next consecutive slot from where it is currently. This should return the RAM to the same channel as the one you used when you first assembled the computer, but in the other slot. This may resolve ERROR 0xc0000221 without the need to redo registry files or reinstalling Windows as outlined in the MSDN troubleshooting documentation linked above. Reference page 16 of your motherboard manual for the channel configuration of your motherboard's memory slots - channels are paired DDR3_2, DDR3_4 for Channel A and DDR3_1, DDR3_3 for Channel B.[/quote]

You are my savior right now, I will try this I understand everything. Omg this actually might work miss. I will try this thank you for spending your time for helping a retard like me.

UPDATE: I put the ram in the 3rd slot and it gave me this: http://itnervecenter.com/sites/default/files/win8_bsod.png

I then put it in the 4th slot and it gave me the same thing. It still shows the windows logo but not the rotating balls.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff560180%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
It's an error caused by a change in hardware memory configuration. In other words, moving the RAM triggered this response.

MSDN recommends returning the RAM to its original configuration for bug checking. However, since your motherboard has four memory sockets that are paired in a dual channel configuration, you should consider moving the RAM in the next consecutive slot from where it is currently. This should return the RAM to the same channel as the one you used when you first assembled the computer, but in the other slot. This may resolve ERROR 0xc0000221 without the need to redo registry files or reinstalling Windows as outlined in the MSDN troubleshooting documentation linked above. Reference page 16 of your motherboard manual for the channel configuration of your motherboard's memory slots - channels are paired DDR3_2, DDR3_4 for Channel A and DDR3_1, DDR3_3 for Channel B.

[quote=Burning]Putting the RAM in a different slot may cause it to work.[/quote]

Ok thanks it did work, but then I run into another problem, it's with the OS.

When I try to boot the OS it says: the application or operating system could not be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors. error 0xc0000221

Putting the RAM in a different slot may cause it to work.

[quote=Burning][url=http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4714#sp]AMI EFI BIOS[/url]
[url=http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq-page.aspx?fid=816]3 short beep- basic memory 64K address check error[/url]

You are seeing a failure to POST due to a memory related error. The cause is either improperly seated memory or a faulty memory module. The only troubleshooting you can do right now is to check if the RAM is seated correctly and to try other DIMM slots. Since you do not have a dual channel kit and therefore another stick to test out, you cannot be certain if the fault is caused by the memory or the motherboard RAM slots.[/quote]

So do I have to put the ram in different slots for it to work?

[url=http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4714#sp]AMI EFI BIOS[/url]
[url=http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/faq-page.aspx?fid=816]3 short beep- basic memory 64K address check error[/url]

You are seeing a failure to POST due to a memory related error. The cause is either improperly seated memory or a faulty memory module. The only troubleshooting you can do right now is to check if the RAM is seated correctly and to try other DIMM slots. Since you do not have a dual channel kit and therefore another stick to test out, you cannot be certain if the fault is caused by the memory or the motherboard RAM slots.

[quote=Antisora12]I apologize if I waste your time for this situation. I am just worried about this since this is my [b]first[/b] build.

Anyway, the ram I am using is new I have never used it in a build except this one.[/quote]

Its kewl.

so, I checked yur board and RAM. both DDR3; both 1600 compatible. everythings ok there.

did you try out the other 3 slots? maybe its just a bad slot. ;-;

[quote=Anthorix]@Antisora12

um, ill go search the web.

new, old, used? electric shock damage? got any idea what happened to the RAM?[/quote]

I apologize if I waste your time for this situation. I am just worried about this since this is my [b]first[/b] build.

Anyway, the ram I am using is new I have never used it in a build except this one.

@Antisora12

um, ill go search the web.

new, old, used? electric shock damage? got any idea what happened to the RAM?

[quote=Anthorix]dude, theres like, a manual for those beeps man.

so, like, check yur manual first? cuz i got no idea[/quote]

I looked in there and I can't find it, I'm just really dumb if it is in there and I didn't check carefully. Please help

dude, theres like, a manual for those beeps man.

so, like, check yur manual first? cuz i got no idea