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Hi Everyone!!

My system Features:

Operating System = Windows 98 second Edition

Sd-Ram = 320 mb
(Note: I one month ago, I had only 128mb as memory and I added 2 memory stick, one 64mb & the other 128mb.)

Processor = Intel pentium 801 mhz

Graphic card = Sis 305

Antivirus = AVG 7.5 professional

During the last days, I got quite a weird problem.

When I switch on my pc, it switch off on its own BEFORE the following is
displayed:

"Verifying DMI pool data..."

I had to start my pc several times before "Verifying DMI pool data..." is
displayed and windows 98 to load.

Does anyone has an idea about how to fix it?
 
Hi Everyone!

Well, I have been doing all the memory test possible but the problem remains!

I can't go in safe mode neither!

From my observation, When I switch on my pc, it switch off on its own either:

1. immediately after I switch on or

2.Just Before "Verifying DMI pool data..." appears.


Please, HELP!!!

I'm afraid that one morning when I'm unable to get access to my HD, and this will be a drama!!
 
Hi SNGX1275 !

I have just tried to clear my CMOS but the problems remains.

The fact is that in my case, my PC switch off BEFORE "Verifying DMI pool data..." appears and not after!!

Any other idea?
 
First, remove the NEW stick and try again -- make sure thinks are running.

Second, it's far more common to match memory sizes. Also are you sure both
have the same clock ratings. The new one can be faster but never slower.
 
Hi jobeard!

I have remove the new sticks, try each separately in different slot, I have tried all possible combination but in vain..

The clock speed of the 3 sticks are the same, being PC 133...

Please, any more suggestions..
 
CPU not seated correctly with thermal paste (thin layer only)
Heatsink and Fan not mounted or fan not working properly

Power Supply (If the ram test returned zero errors)

Case fan (just unplug it temporarily)

Cdrom faulty (just unplug it temporarily)

Motherboard: you may need to bench test, that is, remove the motherboard fully from case, and test externally (after inspection, ie caps should Not be domed)

Windows 98 re-install

There's some!
 
hi everyone.

Thanks you for all your advice kimsland but in vain...

Let me restate the problem

From my observation, booting takes place AFTER the "Verifying dmi pool data" appears. In my case, the "Verifying dmi pool data" DOESN'T APPEARS. So, it is impossible to boot from any drive, be it floopy or hd.

It happens every morning when I switch on. First, it switch off immediately after I switch on, without leaving the time for bios to appears.

After doing this for a couple of times, it start loading and shut down before the Verifying dmi pool data".

It boots finally after I start my Pc for 5-10 more times. So, actually, it DOESN'T freeze AT "Verifying dmi pool data"" but BEFORE Verifying dmi pool data"" appears.


Any other ideas, Plz??
 
A faulty Hard Drive can do this.

If you have another drive, please try that (installing Windows on it too)
 
MS KB Says
This article was previously published under Q287553
SYMPTOMS
When the computer is running the power-on self test (POST), it may stop responding (hang),
and a "Verifying DMI pool data" error message may be displayed.

CAUSE
This issue is caused by the hardware.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, please contact your computer manufacturer.

elsewhere I read
This issue can be caused by any of the following:

Corrupt boot files on the computer.
Settings for hard disk drive are not correct.
Floppy diskette or CD in computer causing issue.
Boot devices not set properly.
BIOS corrupt or misc. setting not set properly.
Connections loose or disconnected.
Bad Hard disk drive or other bad hardware.
 
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