well m8 i checked the file i uploaded and it contains slic2.1 so can you use everest ultimate or SLIC DUMP ToolKit to check if your Bios now has slic 2.1 or not appearantly a tool might caused the problem or a previous crack ..., i can't be sure unless you do it on a fresh install and then do it manually (Opatool should be fine but as it caused issues better be safe ) personely i made an OEM ISO that does it for me ...i think theres instructions to doing that in the 7 subforums. anyway so far i dont think the prioplem han anything to do with your board the issue is with the win installation or the insertion method .