Hanging on reboot at "Checking NVRAM..."

[namniar]

MSI 845E Max mainboard (MS-6566E ver 1.0) hangs at reboot. Removing USB
device (ADSTech DVD Xpress capture device) solves problem. Note: device
works normally when plugged in after WinXP starts.

Could this be just the device causing a conflict somehow? ( I am also
contacting ADSTech for support)

Weak or insufficient power supply? (this PC is loaded up fairly well)

CMOS battery weak?

Any guidance appreciated.

r.

 

[namniar]

Forgot to mention that it does not hang every time - even with all USB
devices connected. Which is why I am thinking it's not just the ADSTech
device causing the problem.

r.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Did you install the correct, and latest, chipset drivers for you MSI
motherboard? If the chipset is based on VIA chipsets, you should also
install the USB filters from Via.

 

[namniar]

Yes I have.

r.

Did you install the correct, and latest, chipset drivers for you MSI
motherboard? If the chipset is based on VIA chipsets, you should also
install the USB filters from Via.