That sounds typical of a USB configuration issue, but difficult to be sure without an image of the screen when it stops.
Search for "prohibitory symbol" or "still waiting for root device".
Are you confusing POST with boot ?
POST is the Power On Self Test initialisation routine that happens when you press the power button.
After POST is complete it hands over to the selected boot device to continue.
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