m7700 will install xp but will not execute. Promise chip failure?

I have "slipstream" the correct promise drivers onto a windows XP home installation disk , actually several different versions. I was actually able to install windows on the m7700, however after the finalization, and the reboot, I get the problem of when windows boots, it flashes the loading screen, then quickly goes to the BSoD and restarts almost instantly. I have tried turning off the auto restart on error, but there is no files listed or any special indications on the BSoD. So my computer ends up in that looping sequence. I have tried resetting CMOS by flipping the internal battery for 5 seconds. I have tried re-adjusting the video card, harddrive, battery, RAM. But to nothing. I would also like to note that after installing windows XP via the slipstreamed disk, I am able to take out the HD, and place it into my desktop computer (also runs on SATA) and it will load windows fine. However if I install windows onto a HD from my desktop computer, and place the HD into my laptop, I get that same BSoD. Hope this extra information helps.
also today i tried to install linux. same thing.
i can load a cd bootable windows disk and everything works fine. i have spent way too much time trying just about every different trouble shooting thing i can think of. i'm thinking it might be a malfunction with the promise raid/sata chip. one thought might be to connect my hdd to where the cd rom goes since that would bypass the hdd controller. is this possible? does that kind of cable exsist? any other fresh ideas out there? or is it time to try a new mother board. Ugh? thanks for any input.