Solved removing "press any key to continue"?

[proudtobegreek]

What other options are available besides Auto for the IDE Primary/Secondary you're using? Maybe if you chose the actual device it would skip the menu screen.

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Tried master PIO Mode 0 and slave PIO Mode 1 with no success.

 

[F5ing]

Does pressing Ctrl - J while the pausing boot screen is displayed do anything?

 

[Duzzy]

Did BIOS reset,connected OD at the end of IDE cable jumpered as master,connected second HD in the middle jumpered as slave.Have detection but not any drives.Where are the settings offering AHCI, IDE, SATA, RAID, etc.?

First I want to just confirm that both the IDE HD and OD show in BIOS but they do not show in Windows?

where can i set RAID mode for the Onboard JMB361 Mode of Integrated Peripherals in BIOS?

This would be the setting "IDE\RAID Control".

What other options are available besides Auto for the IDE Primary/Secondary you're using? Maybe if you chose the actual device it would skip the menu screen.

I think Greg's referring to manually setting the drive under this section, he can correct me if I'm wrong


And under one of the IDE drives here what options do you have for "Access Mode"?

Does pressing Ctrl - J while the pausing boot screen is displayed do anything?

Most likly need the "IDE\RAID Control" set to RAID for this to do anything but try it set as IDE as well to cover everything. This should open the RAID setup screen although the manual states to press it during POST but that pause screen is probably still part of the POST.

 

[F5ing]

Does pressing Ctrl - J while the pausing boot screen is displayed do anything?

Most likly need the "IDE\RAID Control" set to RAID for this to do anything but try it set as IDE as well to cover everything. This should open the RAID setup screen although the manual states to press it during POST but that pause screen is probably still part of the POST.

Yes, I was "grasping" there. I too think that pause screen is part of the post and it was worth a shot to try it.

Maybe the OP needs to select IDE PRIMARY MASTER and IDE PRIMARY SLAVE and set them to autodetect. It may be the default values won't detect...

 

[Duzzy]

I having a little trouble understanding these settings


From the manual

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.....

There's only one IDE port and 1 SATA port controlled by the JMicron and 4 SATA ports controlled by the Intel, any thoughts?

What does the "On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE" enable/disable?
The "IDE\RAID Control" set to disable appears to disable the IDE port.

Yes, I was "grasping" there. I too think that pause screen is part of the post and it was worth a shot to try it.

Can't hurt or shouldn't hurt.

 

[F5ing]

I see only a single IDE connector on that board. No secondary channel (although the only channel is labeled as IDE1 rather than IDE0). I was thinking that the secondary channel options aren't even relevant for this model board. Maybe he should disable the "On-chip secondary PCI/IDE"

 

[F5ing]

Maybe the OP needs to select IDE PRIMARY MASTER and IDE PRIMARY SLAVE and set them to autodetect. It may be the default values won't detect (currently appearing as "NONE").

 

[Duzzy]

I see only a single IDE connector on that board. No secondary channel (although the only channel is labeled as IDE1 rather than IDE0). I was thinking that the secondary channel options aren't even relevant for this model board. Maybe he should disable the "On-chip secondary PCI/IDE"

I first thought the "On-chip secondary PCI/IDE" was referring to enabling/disabling the JMicron controller (IDE/SATA1) but the "IDE\RAID Control" seems to do that. Maybe both do.

It would be intresting to know what happens when he disables the "On-chip secondary PCI/IDE", does the JMircon detection screen disapper?

Also as you can see in my screenshot in Post #83 there is 6 drives listed but from my calculations the board can support up to 7 drives just to add more confusion (5 SATA, 2 IDE). We do though have to take into consideration that I referring to the manual for my info and manuals are not always accurate and also depend on BIOS versions.

Maybe the OP needs to select IDE PRIMARY MASTER and IDE PRIMARY SLAVE and set them to autodetect. It may be the default values won't detect (currently appearing as "NONE").

If your referring to the screenshot I posted in Post #83 then that was taken from the manual but if the OP is indeed displaying none then setting all Drives as Auto should be able to detect them or at least the Optical Drive.

@proudtobegreek
We are talking about the MSI P965 Neo (MS-7235) listed in your specs right?

 

[proudtobegreek]

If your referring to the screenshot I posted in Post #83 then that was taken from the manual but if the OP is indeed displaying none then setting all Drives as Auto should be able to detect them or at least the Optical Drive.

@proudtobegreek
We are talking about the MSI P965 Neo (MS-7235) listed in your specs right?

all drives are set to auto/yes this is my MB

Maybe the OP needs to select IDE PRIMARY MASTER and IDE PRIMARY SLAVE and set them to autodetect. It may be the default values won't detect (currently appearing as "NONE").

they are on autodetect,when searching manualy,does not detect and becomes auto by its own

The "IDE\RAID Control" set to disable appears to disable the IDE port.

does not harm in anyway,just takes the detection away



First I want to just confirm that both the IDE HD and OD show in BIOS but they do not show in Windows?

They dont show up in BIOS and windows

Does pressing Ctrl - J while the pausing boot screen is displayed do anything?

did nothing with IDE-RAID controller set to RAID and secondary IDE channel disabled

 

[F5ing]

The single IDE connector on the motherboard picture is labeled as IDE1 (rather than IDE0). I wonder if the BIOS really treats this port as the secondary channel. Should we be looking at the settings related to IDE Secondary?

Can you post screenshots of the relevant BIOS screens so that we can see how things are currently set?

Which BIOS screen shows your booting SATA drive?

And Duzzy asked "And under one of the IDE drives here what options do you have for "Access Mode"?" but I don't think you've answered that (the manual doesn't seem to list the options that are available). That item should appear after selecting any of the IDE entries on this screen:

http://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...moving-press-any-key-continue-msi_stdcmos.jpg

 

[Slartybart]

@proud: Could you export your System Information (msinfo32.exe) to a text file and post it here? You can strip out the WER info at the end of the report. When you post it, please wrap it in a code box so it doesn't overflow the thread
[code]
System Information
[/code]

Thanks

If SATA ports are set to emulate an IDE device, BIOS might report the SATA drive as Master on a non-physical IDE port
Your IDE drive should report as IDE0 Master, your optical should report IDE0 Slave, your SATA might report as IDE1 Master
Check that your IDE port is enabled and recheck your jumpers - "Master and Slave" or CS
Check your Boot order - 1) Optical 2) Sata - nothing else

 

[Slartybart]

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: allows you to enable or disable the secondary controller. You might disable the controller if you were to add a higher performance or specialized controller.

Enabled: Secondary HDD controller is used.
Disabled: Secondary HDD controller is NOT not used.

Enabled is the default.

 

[Duzzy]

If you load the default BIOS settings then everything that is required is typically set correctly and there is no need to change anything to do the basics.

I would double check the jumpers and IDE cable like Slartybart suggested and also check the cable has not come loose from the board. If you have spare power connectors for the drives I would also suggest trying them in case the current ones you are using have been damaged and check they are also connected properly.

 

[Slartybart]

@Duzzy: I agree, the default BIOS settings should do the trick. I think PTBG tried that without success - I was simply offering an alternative to test. There seems to be a mismatch somewhere (no kidding!) and eliminating possibilities, one by one, is the best way I know of troubleshooting.

I'm wondering if the system thinks it needs drivers and is waiting for the media to be inserted. I'm fairly sure that Windows 7 doesn't need drivers unless RAID is configured. I'm looking at ways to either "complete" the wait for media or fool Windows. You can emulate IDE for SATA drives - that would fool Windows, but it also adds overhead and downgrades the SATA performance.

This is where I'm heading, any thoughts?

@proudtobegreek (PTBG): I strongly recommend that you bring your machine up-to-date if you haven't already done that. I suggest this because it looks to me, from your screen shots, that your running your system on a back-level BIOS.

Live Update at MSI should make it easy. It's a download zip file.
You could also just go to the support/download/BIOSpage and manage the updates yourself.

Live Update 5 is a powerful update tool with user-friendly interface, provides an automatic scan and download for your MSI products. Using this service to keep your system in the most updated environment.

Live Update 5 supports the following MSI product lines and items:
Mainboards: Drivers/BIOS/Utilities;
Graphics Cards: Drivers/BIOS​

Thanks for being so patient, this is a sticky wicket!

@proudtobegreek (PTBG): Don't try the workaround outlined below just yet, there might be a better solution. This is only a PROPOSED workaround to try at a later time. I, or someone else, need to determine if it is simply a case of waiting for the media. If that is the case, preventing the request for media is the real solution. More research is needed.

BIOS might have different names/locations/options for the settings, so you might have to look around.

BIOS => Integrated Peripherals => SATA ports => Enabled
What mode are the SATA ports?

• IDE/PATA Emulation
• SATA (native)
• AHCI
• RAID

Note: SATA, AHCI and RAID modes might be listed as one option with sub options. Or your BIOS might only have IDE / RAID / DISABLE

Workaround: Set the mode to IDE/PATA Emulation
Windows no longer thinks it needs a driver.

Boot Priority: optical drive, System/Boot drive (your SATA)
no other boot devices should be listed at this time.
Save & Exit BIOS​

 

[Slartybart]

@ptbg: You might also look at utility offerings at WD - download the ones you need and see what they can tell you. I'm going to leave it up to you to find utilities for your other devices including your system. I'm sure that other mfrs offer these things. The trick is to diagnose, ask questions, and apply recommendations one at a time, if it solves your problem, great, if not back off what was recommended. As you know, this is tedious work, you have to be meticulous in recording how it was before changes are made.

I'm not so good at remembering the changes that work, even if I put it in a file, or write it down. Short term, I'm fine - write it down, change it, test it, reset if it didn't work.........
it's the next time I need to apply it that causes me great consternation.

 

[Slartybart]

@ptbg: MSI Live Update 5 instructions

 

[3D Jed]

Is floppy enabled, but no floppy connected ? This could be a 'halt on error' although usually have to press an F key to continue past that.

 

[proudtobegreek]

Bought myself a new 40 pin(no 80 was available)IDE cable,connected OD at the end(CS),BIOS saw it,came up in windows,fully functional.Connected WDC at the end of IDE(CS),BIOS saw it,came up in windows,fully functional.Tried both,none of jumper settings could see WDC,only optical.
Floppy not connected but halt on any error is disabled
default settings did not solve any problem,before or after new cable
no loose ends,tried four different power supplies,natha
only have IDE / RAID / DISABLE under section Integrated Peripherals
Enabled: Secondary HDD controller is used.
Trying to be helpful by answering questions that i understand,this aint no high-end power super duper user replying,dont want to offend anybody by that.

 

[gregrocker]

It's clear you wish to pursue this and it would be good to find out for the record if this is the default behavior for the mobo. So I would contact via email their Tech Support to ask the question as directly as possible if there is a way to avoid that boot screen.

Please let us know what they say.

 

[proudtobegreek]

@proud: Could you export your System Information (msinfo32.exe) to a text file and post it here? You can strip out the WER info at the end of the report. When you post it, please wrap it in a code box so it doesn't overflow the thread
[code]
System Information
[/code]

Thanks

If SATA ports are set to emulate an IDE device, BIOS might report the SATA drive as Master on a non-physical IDE port
Your IDE drive should report as IDE0 Master, your optical should report IDE0 Slave, your SATA might report as IDE1 Master
Check that your IDE port is enabled and recheck your jumpers - "Master and Slave" or CS
Check your Boot order - 1) Optical 2) Sata - nothing else

please tell how to 'wrap it up in acode",i exported a 395kb file.