VMware* ESXi Stops on Initializing ACPI During Install

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Install & Setup

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02/25/2017

If an installation of VMware ESXi 5,0, 5.5, or 5.5.2 hangs or stops during installation, follow these steps:

  1. Press F2 to enter BIOS setup.

  2. Go to PCI Configuration > Advanced > and set Memory Mapped I/O above 4 GB to Disabled.