str8, thanks for the tip. I will try that board. I know the BSOD was in ACPI code (based on the stop code) so I natuallry thought the folks here were knee deep in ACPi. I will try the other board.
hi, forgot to update. yes this one already comes with slic 2.1 One of the members here helps me with the bios and it's already fixed now thanks. what a great forum here... people are helpful