help: stuck @ Verifying DMI Pool Data...Update Success

[Cpl Ledanek]

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

[Cpl Ledanek]

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

[Cpl Ledanek]

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

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


restarted.....

now Window is loading files...........



Hmmm....now at Windows.....

[wevsspot]

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.

[Cpl Ledanek]

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!


currently:
Running Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool...

Off Topic: I have to go to work within the next hours....for 8HRS
I'd be done chewing off my fingers by then

On Topic:
Memory Test 1: Passed

Test 2...14% complete.......

THE HORROR!!!

[aythrea]

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.

[BeepBeep2]

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.

[aythrea]

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 /r

[westomatic]

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.