Windows 7 Home Premium Installation issue on new computer

Kylr

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I'm trying to install Windows 7 Home Premium to a new computer - currently no OS installed.

After accepting the license, I'm given 2 options, Upgrade or Custom (advance). As there is no OS already installed, I click Custom, but it cannot locate anywhere to install windows.

I get the message at the bottom saying 'No drives were found. Click Load Driver to provide a mass storage driver for installation.'

If I click 'Load Driver', I get the error message 'No signed device drivers were found. make sure that the installation media contains the correct drivers, and then click OK.'

Computer specs

Motherboard : Gigabyte H81M-S2PV
CPU : Intel I5 4th Gen 4670 Quad Core 3.4Ghz (turbo 3.8Ghz) CPU
Hard Drive : 1tb Sata Hard Drive
Memory : 16gb DDR3 1600mhz Corsair Vengeance Memory


If any of you would be able to give me some advice on what to do next, tha would be much appreciated!!
 

Kylr

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Apr 4, 2014
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I can't see my Hard Drive when I go to Boot Option #1 - am I looking in the correct place? The only option given is 'P4 TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224DB'

Also, SATA is configured to AHCI currently
 

COLGeek

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That implies that your BIOS can't "see" the HDD. Double check that both the data and power cables are firmly attached to the HDD itself. Also, ensure that the SATA data cable is connected firmly to the SATA port on the motherboard.

You may also try swapping SATA cables or SATA power connectors as well.