Booting Problem

jyank · 05-21-2005, 11:01 AM

Hello,

I normally run a dual boot system with 2k and Debian 3.1 I hardly use Debian on this PC anymore so I decided to get rid of it. I've delt with partitions many times before and done them with ease with Partition Magic ( - So I got rid of my linux partition and moved all the space back to my C drive and everything seemed to be going well and as normal. After Partition Magic finished everything it normally does, it rebooted (as expected) but when I get to boot up, it passes the memory check and hops right to a screen with a bunch of numbers, mostly about my PC, then at the bottom states "Verifying DMI Pool Data..........Update Success"

So, I've heard of people with this problem before - my first idea was to fix the MBR. Loaded up, fixed the MBR but it still had the same problem, except it hung at just "Verifying DMI Pool Data....." no update success anymore. My next idea was to clear the CMOS, so I popped open the PC and took the battery out, left it out for a good 20 minutes. Rebooted, but again still had the error (but once again with the update success)

I really don't know what else to try and It's getting very annoying! Any suggestions?

Thanks

dai · 05-21-2005, 11:46 AM

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q287553
http://www.duxcw.com/faq/computer/dmi.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~leetutor/...own/hangat.htm

jyank · 05-21-2005, 11:53 AM

Thanks

but i've been to all of those sites and tried each suggestion, which is why I had to resort to posting

~~whodat~~ · 05-21-2005, 02:53 PM

hi
well try the cmos clear attempt again, sometimes it doesnt take the first time, make sure the battery is out for 20 to 30 min. if you know the jumper to do it, try that way.
watch that you are unplugged from the back of the computer first naturally.

esskay · 06-02-2005, 08:49 AM

Is ur bios detecting the hard drive. If yes then boot from a cd and check the drive. You may have to repartition the entire thing.

dai · 06-02-2005, 09:13 AM

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000474.htm

05-21-2005, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
jyank Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2 OS: 2k, debian	Booting Problem Hello, I normally run a dual boot system with 2k and Debian 3.1 I hardly use Debian on this PC anymore so I decided to get rid of it. I've delt with partitions many times before and done them with ease with Partition Magic ( - So I got rid of my linux partition and moved all the space back to my C drive and everything seemed to be going well and as normal. After Partition Magic finished everything it normally does, it rebooted (as expected) but when I get to boot up, it passes the memory check and hops right to a screen with a bunch of numbers, mostly about my PC, then at the bottom states "Verifying DMI Pool Data..........Update Success" So, I've heard of people with this problem before - my first idea was to fix the MBR. Loaded up, fixed the MBR but it still had the same problem, except it hung at just "Verifying DMI Pool Data....." no update success anymore. My next idea was to clear the CMOS, so I popped open the PC and took the battery out, left it out for a good 20 minutes. Rebooted, but again still had the error (but once again with the update success) I really don't know what else to try and It's getting very annoying! Any suggestions? Thanks

05-21-2005, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 41,847 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q287553 http://www.duxcw.com/faq/computer/dmi.html http://home.earthlink.net/~leetutor/...own/hangat.htm __________________

06-02-2005, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 41,847 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000474.htm __________________

05-21-2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
jyank Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2 OS: 2k, debian	Thanks but i've been to all of those sites and tried each suggestion, which is why I had to resort to posting

05-21-2005, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~whodat~~ Register user Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,931 OS: XP	hi well try the cmos clear attempt again, sometimes it doesnt take the first time, make sure the battery is out for 20 to 30 min. if you know the jumper to do it, try that way. watch that you are unplugged from the back of the computer first naturally.

06-02-2005, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
esskay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11 OS: NT/2000	Is ur bios detecting the hard drive. If yes then boot from a cd and check the drive. You may have to repartition the entire thing.