Screen Hangs During Startup

Kenn213 · ‎03-27-2015

Interesting problem cropped up on my new ESXi 6 installation. When I boot the server, the startup appears to hang at dma_mapper_iommu loaded successfully. The server itself continues to boot and runs just fine, however I can't access the server via the direct console.

I've tried key combinations (Alt + F1 / F2 / F12). Rebooting produces the same result.

The problem started after I replaced my nic. I was using a Broadcom BCM5751 however I was having some troubles with it dropping from the network randomly. I threw in an Intel PRO/1000 Pt Dual Port and it didn't have any connectivity issues, however now I have this problem.

Any ideas?

isul · ‎04-04-2015

remove graphic device from "DirectPath I/O" and reboot.

http://isulnara.com/wp/archives/617

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Kenn213 · ‎04-04-2015

Thanks. Couldn't read a word in the link you provided, however removing the GPU from DirectPath IO like you said worked.

PaSavICT · ‎09-15-2015

Got the same Error, but my ESxi server is not booting. So i can't change the settings. I can't acces it true network anymore. How to change this from the console ?