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vullman - 10 Mar 2004 03:06 GMT

I am setting up a computer for the kids. Was working fine.
Co-worker put in ethernet cable capabilities. When I
brought it home to start up, I was given message:
"Verifying DMI Pool Data
"D Boot Failure, insert system disk, press enter."

This computer is from my parents and is about 10 years
old. I don't have the Windows 95 discs. I have searched
the help pages for several hours, but am unsure what route
to take. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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glee - 10 Mar 2004 11:55 GMT

You really need to get the Windows diskettes or CD for future use....check online and at ebay.com

re: your error -
Have a look here:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000474.htm

Also, read here:
http://maxtor.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/maxtor.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=xbhy
_hXg&p_lva=&p_faqid44

<quote>
Suggestions to Resolve the Condition:

Apply power to the computer.
Access the system BIOS.
Set the drive type as None or Not Installed.
Load BIOS Defaults
Load SETUP Defaults
Save the BIOS changes and reboot the PC to a System Boot Diskette.
Shut down the PC after the memory count is displayed.
Reconnect the power and interface cables to the hard drive.
Access the System BIOS.
Auto-Detect the hard drive. Ensure that the LBA Mode option is enabled.
Save the BIOS changes and boot the PC with a System Diskette.
Partition and format the hard drive via the operating system.
(NOTE: Do not partition and format except as a last resort, as you will lose all your programs and data, and will have to reinstall Windows and all programs!)
Reboot the system. On bootup, the screen should read:
Verifying DMI Pool Data
Update Successful
The system should continue booting normally.

Other Possible Solutions:

Apply power to the computer.
Access the System BIOS.
Disable both the Internal and External CPU Cache. These features are located in either the "BIOS Features" or "Advanced Settings" options of the BIOS Setup.
NOTE: Consult the System or Motherboard User's Manual for exact location of the Internal and External CPU Cache settings.
Save the BIOS changes and reboot the PC to a System Boot Diskette. On bootup, the screen should read:
Verifying DMI Pool Data
Update Successful
The system should continue booting normally.

After the system successfully boots, re-start the PC and access the system BIOS.
Enable the External CPU Cache. This feature is located in the "BIOS Features" or "Advanced Settings".
NOTE: Consult the System or Motherboard User's Manual for exact location of the External CPU Cache setting.
! WARNING ! User's MUST re-enable this feature for optimal system performance.
Save the BIOS changes and reboot the PC to a System Boot Diskette. On bootup, the screen should read:
Verifying DMI Pool Data
Update Successful
The system should continue booting normally.

NOTE: If the aforementioned suggestions fail to resolve the issue, contact the system or motherboard manufacturer to:
Remove the "Clear CMOS" Jumper and reset the system BIOS
Obtain a Flash BIOS Upgrade
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> I am setting up a computer for the kids. Was working fine.
> Co-worker put in ethernet cable capabilities. When I
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> the help pages for several hours, but am unsure what route
> to take. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com - 10 Mar 2004 15:36 GMT

Thank you for being so kind. I will try this. Thanks again.

>-----Original Message-----
>You really need to get the Windows diskettes or CD for future use....check online and at ebay.com
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>Also, read here:
>http://maxtor.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/maxtor.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?

p_sid=xbhy_hXg&p_lva=&p_faqid=1044

><quote>
>Suggestions to Resolve the Condition:
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>Partition and format the hard drive via the operating system.
>(NOTE: Do not partition and format except as a last resort, as you will lose all your programs and data, and

will have to reinstall Windows and all programs!)

>Reboot the system. On bootup, the screen should read:
>Verifying DMI Pool Data
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>Access the System BIOS.
>Disable both the Internal and External CPU Cache. These features are located in either the "BIOS Features"

or "Advanced Settings" options of the BIOS Setup.

>NOTE: Consult the System or Motherboard User's Manual for exact location of the Internal and External CPU Cache

settings.

>Save the BIOS changes and reboot the PC to a System Boot

Diskette. On bootup, the screen should read:

>Verifying DMI Pool Data
>Update Successful
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>Enable the External CPU Cache. This feature is located in the "BIOS Features" or "Advanced Settings".
>NOTE: Consult the System or Motherboard User's Manual for

exact location of the External CPU Cache setting.

>! WARNING ! User's MUST re-enable this feature for optimal system performance.
>Save the BIOS changes and reboot the PC to a System Boot

Diskette. On bootup, the screen should read:

>Verifying DMI Pool Data
>Update Successful
>The system should continue booting normally.
>
>NOTE: If the aforementioned suggestions fail to resolve the issue, contact the system or motherboard manufacturer

to:

>Remove the "Clear CMOS" Jumper and reset the system BIOS
>Obtain a Flash BIOS Upgrade
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>
>.

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Barry Davidson - 10 Mar 2004 11:58 GMT

Do you have a CD in the CD rom drive that is not bootable?
take out all floppy disks from drives and remove all CD-
ROMS frm CD Drives too, try rebooting the PC again.

>-----Original Message-----
>I am setting up a computer for the kids. Was working fine.
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>to take. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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