Creating my first model

[ApeCake]

So I've created a very basic table, but the modelview kept crashing on me. So I've added a simple wood texture, but it didn't work out that great. The modelling program I am using is 3ds Max. Here is (almost) all the information you need in one picture. It's a big picture, you've been warned.

Spoiler below!

You can click here for a higher-quality version.

So I'm not sure what the problem is. The texture file I am using is a .jpg and I got it from here. So I guess it has something to do with 3ds Max? Is Maya better for Amnesia modelling? Or did I just make a huge fail by forgetting something? Thanks.