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Running Windows Server 2012 as guest OS is supported on ESXi5.1, ESXi 5.0 U1 and U2.
Check Page 99 (http://partnerweb.vmware.com/comp_guide2/pdf/VMware_GOS_Compatibility_Guide.pdf)
What is the version of ESXi which you are running?
Check if the below KB helps