Server 2K8 OS install issues with DL380 G3

[kalebullen]

Gday guys,

i am in dire need of some assistance with my DL280 G3 i have tried everything and i cannot work it out.

i have been referred to this forum by these guys:-

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/winserversetup/thread/f626d8f4-2e69-454d-a23b-9d724eb35f29

they helped me as much as they could but still no resolution i am not sure how to go about the issue. 

i am using the HP smart start CD 8.25 to install server 2008 and then i get in to the install of the OS and it gets to the point after the reboot and pretty much just sits on that part of the installation for a long time. it never goes past it. it seems to freeze for a few seconds every now an then at this point of the install. but still doesnt go any further into the install.

please advise asap what todo? :( 

cheers

KB~

[Andy_R]

Have you tried installing without SmartStart CD and install the PSP and other tools afterwards?