this is kinda annoying story
back to Christmas time, got some travel pay, I decided to build 2 new computers
barebones, CPU, memory, hard drive, DVD recorder, keyboard, mouse, and 2 sets of XP pro
the assembly was not going well
the first unit, took me a while to remove the cover, then installed the memory
BANG!!! BSOD during installation, tried different parts till I installed 2 sets of 256MB RAM, fixed
the second unit, it's DOA! (BIOS failure, unable to boot)
called the computer seller for RMA, cost me $40 to send through mail
after 2-3 weeks, the manufacturer sent back, when opened it, found nothing changed, then the result can be expected: DOA again!
then I had to bite the bullet, ordered the 3rd barebone, received about 4 days later, put everything from the 2nd barebone, it works
since I was busy like crazy during these times, I had hard time to contact the manufacturer Tech Support
finally I got a contract, told the situation, got prepaid UPS ticket, shipped again (free) the following weekend
about a month later (past Wed), received the 2nd barebone back, removed all the components from 1st barebone, put everything in, and everything works
ordered one more CPU, hard drive, memory, installed tonight, it works finally
dang!!! I never thought the barebones I built for replacing the computers I have turned into bad headache!

Hey - I give you credit for even trying, plus you ultimately succeeded! Congratulations!

WOW, I think I would avoid the bare bones computers in the future. Sounds like it was one bag headache to me. But at least you were able to get everything set up.