Have new system which gave me a hell of a time in getting an OS installed (XP). Finally got it although not without having to skip 2 or 3 files during install procedure. Seem to relate to WMPLAYER. CHM and two others likely related to the media player. Now my new problem lies in the IPL or BOOT process. The system will not properly BOOT on the 1st try. It will automatically restart and begin the procedure all over again. Will see the info regarding USB keyboard, RAM, etc. (it goes so damn fast I can't really read it all!). Eventually (perhaps after 2 or 3 more tries) I will see the Windows BOOT option screen (Safe mode, normal, etc.). I generally try either the Safe mode or Start normally option. These do not always work on the first try - nor perhaps the second either. So, its sitting here listening to my hand held scanner beep when initially recognized, seeing the MSI logo screen, and the system info that is normally shown at the beginning, over and over until this thing finally decides to proceed to the Windows load. Might be six or seven tries before it gets it right. May have to contact MSI technical support and see where they go with this. Am hoping they do not want me to do a BIOS FLASH!!! Am eventually going to Windows 7 and hope this issue does not carry over into that OS (although it is likely not an OS issue). Anyone else have or heard of a similar problem?? THANX! Must mention also that I get the black screen with the rectangular red and white box indicating 'NO INPUT SIGNAL' between each attempt. Is brand new graphics card and have used the drivers CD supplied. Will try mfg. web site for possible new drivers.