boot hang problem

ok i installed 5342 32 bit on the following system
amd x-2 4400
2gb pc4000 memory
2x msi geforce 6800
asus a8n sli deluxe
2x WD raptor
2x seagate 250gb sata hdd

after install windows of windows on a clean 250gb hdd it tries to boot the
loading screen comes up with the progress bar for a few seconds then see the
windows vista blurb in the bottom right corner, a few seconds later a windows
symbol appears in the middle of the screen for a few seconds then nothing. it
sits there with the hdd light occasionally flashing. if i move the mouse the
mouse cursor shows up but that's it. i've been able to boot into safe mode
and safe mode with networking. just can't figure out what the problem is