Hi,
I built my system 2 years ago, but want to do a fresh install and take advantage of the UEFI features. Currently the system is using an SSD for OS, with the standard MBR/NTFS.
I’ve looked online about installing Windows 7 Pro x64 using UEFI but I’m a little confused.
Guides talk about using a USB stick, but how does this work exactly?
Does this mean I have to permanently have this USB stick inserted to load the OS, or is this only for installation, and the files get put on my SSD?
Does the SSD have to be prepared specifically for UEFI bios or does the SSD become obsolete for OS loading?
I've been building my own systems for years, but never delved into UEFI before.
A step by step link would be nice from bios to installation.
Thanks
• Asus Z9PE-D8 WS
• Dual Intel Xeon E5-2687W
• 64GB Hynix DDR3 1600Mhz Quad Channel Memory
• 4x Nvidia GTX Titan 6GB (10,752 Cuda cores)
• 256GB Samsung 830 SSD (O/S & App's)
• 300GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (Projects)
• 2TB Seagate HDD (Media Storage, Batch Files, Games)
• Dual Enermax Platimax 1500W PSU's. +Add2PSU
• LG Blue-Ray, Lightscribe, DVD Writer
• O/S Windows 7 Professional x64 (SP1)
• 3DS MAX 2015
I built my system 2 years ago, but want to do a fresh install and take advantage of the UEFI features. Currently the system is using an SSD for OS, with the standard MBR/NTFS.
I’ve looked online about installing Windows 7 Pro x64 using UEFI but I’m a little confused.
Guides talk about using a USB stick, but how does this work exactly?
Does this mean I have to permanently have this USB stick inserted to load the OS, or is this only for installation, and the files get put on my SSD?
Does the SSD have to be prepared specifically for UEFI bios or does the SSD become obsolete for OS loading?
I've been building my own systems for years, but never delved into UEFI before.
A step by step link would be nice from bios to installation.
Thanks
• Asus Z9PE-D8 WS
• Dual Intel Xeon E5-2687W
• 64GB Hynix DDR3 1600Mhz Quad Channel Memory
• 4x Nvidia GTX Titan 6GB (10,752 Cuda cores)
• 256GB Samsung 830 SSD (O/S & App's)
• 300GB WD VelociRaptor HDD (Projects)
• 2TB Seagate HDD (Media Storage, Batch Files, Games)
• Dual Enermax Platimax 1500W PSU's. +Add2PSU
• LG Blue-Ray, Lightscribe, DVD Writer
• O/S Windows 7 Professional x64 (SP1)
• 3DS MAX 2015