done so far:
- cleared CMOS
- cleared the BIOS via the one next to the PS/2 port vs reset on the mobo
- set my HD Priorities
- Enabled everything AUTO on everything
- unplugged any USB
running out of ideas
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done so far:
- cleared CMOS
- cleared the BIOS via the one next to the PS/2 port vs reset on the mobo
- set my HD Priorities
- Enabled everything AUTO on everything
- unplugged any USB
running out of ideas
I initially had a problem with a Nexstar HD dock with a 1.2 TB WD via eSATA.
Nexstar said that they had problems with the newer WD HD, so they replaced mine with newer firmware.
When I reconnected the Nexstar HD to rig, I replaced the WD with a Seagate 1.2TB HD.
Fired it up.
During boot, the Seagate was recognized...but it would stop at Verifying DMI Pool.
So I started unplugging anything USB first.
It hanged
Reset, fired it up
stopped again.
Reset BIOS to default
fired it up and stopped stuck @ Verifying DMI Pool Data...Update Success
now I removed the other SATA connection
my D:\ HD
my DVD-rom
removed one stick of memory
gets stuck @ Verifying DMI Pool Data...Update Success
and underneath it says
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER:shakes:
I switch boot order from HD to DVD-ROM
stuck @ Verifying DMI Pool Data...................
Boot from CD:
Press any key to boot from CD or DVD
:shakes:
restarted.....
now Window is loading files...........
Hmmm....now at Windows.....
cpl,
before you invest a lot of time in windows install and driver installations I would run memtest from a bootable cd and make sure you aren't getting any memory errors.
what you're suffering to this point is a dead give-away.
THANKS!Quote:
Originally Posted by wevsspot
currently:
Running Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool...
Off Topic: I have to go to work within the next hours....for 8HRS:shakes:
I'd be done chewing off my fingers by then
On Topic:
Memory Test 1: Passed
Test 2...14% complete.......
THE HORROR!!!
my board gets stuck on Verifying DMI if I don't have the OS drive in the first slot. You might try setting your boot order.
Boot the Windows installation disc and go to the repair options.
open the CMD window and type in some of the options listed here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/m.../dd367881.aspx
Specifically FixBoot and FixMBR.
What he said, plus a chkdsk /rQuote:
Originally Posted by BeepBeep2
i dont see the drive in your sig.. did you check your drive with a manufacturer diagnostic boot cd or in another computer? its standard procedure for me to check the hdd smart data and do a memtest before doing anything that requires thought.