[Resolved] Computer won't start up: Verifying DMI problem...

[ejc00]

Hello,

 

My computer has been stable for the last 2+ months since I built it. Last night, I installed software to update my iPod. When I restarted, I clicked on "Start" to get to the software. When I did this, the computer restarted itself. When it restarted, it gives the message:

 

Verifying DMI Pool Data.....

Boot from CD :

 

NVIDIA Boot Agent 202.0467

{copyright info}

 

PXE-E61 : Media Test Failure, check cable

PXE-M0F : Exiting NVIDIA Boot Agent

DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK

 

 

When I insert my Windows XP disk (which I have been using as my system disk if needed), it brings up the following message:

 

Boot from CD :

 

Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration...

 

 

Then the screen goes black and does nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first build, and I have absolutely no idea how to fix this problem.

 

Thanks,

evan

[Mr. Bigles]

Well thats weird..... works... ipod... dont work...... any chance the 1st boot device in bios is "removable storage" and your rig is trying to boot off the ipod ??

[Sharp]

Hello,

 

The BIOS version dated 01/25/05 has an issue with USB storage devices.

The PC will not boot when a USB storage device is plugged in.

 

So what happens if you remove the Ipod?

[ejc00]

I've removed the iPod, and it still isn't working. If I boot with it plugged in, does that change the boot device? If so, hopefully I can get into the BIOS to change it.

[Worthington]

silly question, but you aren't using an "overclocked" usbport.sys file are you? The ipods really hate that. I had a ton of problems with my machine not booting with an ipod and my modified usbport.sys.

[ejc00]

I'm not sure what an "overclocked" usbport.sys file is, so I guess my answer is no! At least, I hope so. Though, come to think of it, the iPod was plugged into the Firewire port.

[Worthington]

You would know as its a pita to get the modified copy of usbport.sys past all the realtime file protection MS has in XP. Since you were using 1394 though, doesn't really matter

[ejc00]

Worthington, how can I tell what version of BIOS is have?

[Angry_Games]

[Worthington]

Just remember to disable the Logo screen if you haven't already so you can see ^^

[ejc00]

Thanks... I'll post again once I get a chance to change the BIOS tonight.

[ejc00]

Ok... I went into the BIOS and was able to change the boot order, and now my computer is working again. Evidently when I booted with the iPod plugged in, it reset the boot order, placing the iPod (removable drive) as the first drive in the boot sequence. HOWEVER, I now have a HUGE problem. I had 2 drives in RAID (striping), and when the computer restarted, it somehow removed the RAID. I enabled the RAID (didn't have to change any other settings other than Enabling it in BIOS), but I can't see anything on the drive. When I look at the drive through My Computer, it isn't empty -- about 30+ gigs are taken, which is correct. However, nothing shows up. When I try to play music from iTunes, it can't find the files. HOW DO I RESTORE THESE FILES?!?!?! I'm running the Windows error-checking right now... does anyone have any suggestions???