I was working on a system and it suddenly went off and restarted by itself. It however got stuck at Verifying DMI pool data. I've restarted it several times but it still hangs at that same point. I've checked the hard disk and even removed the cd-rom i just added but its still the same.What can I do?

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.

MORE INFORMATION
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) is a method for managing computers in an organization. The main component, Management Information Format Database (MIFD), is a database that contains all the information about the local computer and its components.

APPLIES TO
• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows 95

Source: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=287553

More specific instructions can be found at:
• http://www.bzboyz.com/Techfaq/techans.php?queid=51
• http://theheadlemur.typepad.com/ravinglunacy/2004/03/verifying_dmi_p.html
• http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000474.htm
• http://www.computing.net/os2/wwwboard/forum/1280.html
• http://www.duxcw.com/faq/computer/dmi.html

What were the recent changes you made to the hardware configuration? Did you install a new hard drive?

seun thanks,i actually installed a new cd-rom but i have disconnected it and its still the same thing. i also removed the hard disk(it was still connected, i just took it ou of the casing) and the verifying dmi pool data was successful but it hanged again.i have put the hard disk back inside but its hanging on verifying dmi pool again. i dont want to format cos i dont have a backup yet.

Have you followed the links in my last post? They have instruction on how to fix the problem.