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asus z97-a won't install windows

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October 11, 2014 3:24:03 PM

"windows couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one" keeps coming up no matter what we do.

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October 11, 2014 3:28:34 PM

What hard drive/SSD are you using, and what version of Windows?


Is the drive new?
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October 11, 2014 3:31:15 PM

samsung evo 128gb, windows 7.
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October 11, 2014 3:34:05 PM

In the BIOS, what mode is the SATA controller set to (it should be AHCI)? Have you tried a different SATA port?
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October 11, 2014 3:36:23 PM

it's on achi (have tried the others aswell), yes i have tried multiple sata ports.
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October 11, 2014 3:40:32 PM

Is it possible for you to try the SSD in a different system or a different drive in this system?
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October 11, 2014 3:42:26 PM

i tried installing windows with a hdd on the machine and the same thing happened, so i don't think it's the ssd at fault
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October 11, 2014 3:45:09 PM

Have you reset the BIOS (unplugging the battery with the cord unplugged)? What about memory? Try different sticks one at a time? If nothing works an RMA may be in order but lets make sure every possibility is exhausted.
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October 11, 2014 3:57:07 PM

Do you mean the power cord unplugged for the bios reset?
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October 11, 2014 4:00:33 PM

Yes.
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October 11, 2014 4:01:11 PM

Leave it unplugged for about a minute with the little round battery removed, then try it again.
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