ejc00 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bigles Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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 ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejc00 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthington Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejc00 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthington Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejc00 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 Worthington, how can I tell what version of BIOS is have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worthington Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 Just remember to disable the Logo screen if you haven't already so you can see ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejc00 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 Thanks... I'll post again once I get a chance to change the BIOS tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejc00 Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 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??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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