DMI POOL DATA PROBLEM. help me before I kill

[joroboto]

Here's the chronological run down:
1.built new comp.
2.powered up and got the BOOT FAILURE INSERT OS DISK message.
3.inserted disk.
4.got error message during windows install NO HARD DISK FOUND.
5.powered down and check connections
6.all connections seated firmly
7.powered up and got message VERIFYING DMI POOL DATA..... and then nothing.
8.got out manual to verify connection ports.
9.hard drive connected to SATA2 instead of SATA1 on motherboard.
10.switched connection point.
11.powered on got message VERIFYING DMI POOL DATA...UPDATE SUCCESSFUL and then nothing.
12.will not read Windows CD

Your help is appreciated,
James

amd 64 3000
samsung 160 gb hard drive
saphire radeon 256mb GDDR3 video card
Soltek K890pro mobo

 

[garebo]

First thing would be to check and make sure the cmos jumper is on pins 1 and 2. Then check your manual on how to re-set it. Usually you remove all power to the motherboard and move the jumper from pins one and two to pins two and three, wait a few minutes, move jumper back to pins one and two, and apply power.

Also re-set the power supply by pushing in the power\on button and holding it there for a minute.

If all that fails then i double check that i have installed the cpu\heatsink\fan correctly.

Also try with only one stick of ram installed.


Good advice + great people = tek-tips

 

[lb63640]

I would do everything garebo suggested, PLUS it wouldn't hurt to remove all the cards--video, network, etc...and reinsert them. Do the same for memory and your drive cables.

It never hurts to make sure EVERYTHING is snug inside.

 

[micker377]

What is the boot order in BIOS setup? It should be set to see the CD Rom first.