Boot problem with 745 ultra MB

I am having a problem with a computer I am building. Everything is installed right but when i boot (even at default) it freezes up and gives this wierd big orangeish text in the upper left of the screen. Here is what is in the computer.
Msi 745 ultra X(
1700+xp retail cpu with amd approved fan
evga gforce2 mx200 32 mb
512 ddr ram
40 GB maxtor Hard drive
smartlink 56k modem
 If anybody could PLEASE respond to this with some advice i would be much appreciated.
  Kolmstead 8)  X(

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Originally posted by Paca
hi
I was told to remove my jumpers and do a clean install.
What if I simply remove the jumper (it is on the "master" position), won't the system work properly ?
thanks
Paca
yes, the system work properly. I use two 40GB WD drives, try to working but no luck. thank wonkanoby told me to remove pin from both WD. It run great  I know it sound silly but it working ok.

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