first build bios troubles

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

so i just finished my very first pc build, i knew the bios part was not going to be easy, but this is stressful, i have no idea what i am doing and i've watch videos even read posts on this site, nothing is helping me and i honestly am ready to give up on it. So i guess my "problem" is even after i select my boot device, being my cd/dvd optimal, i still get the "reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key" even after i insert my windows disk and hit a key, it just repeats itself every time i hit a key. this is my first post so i'm not even sure i'm posting in the right area, i just need some help.

Wolfshadw · Jul 3, 2015

Where did you get the Windows DVD from?

If BIOS is set to boot from the DVD drive first, then it's not seeing the disc as a bootable image.

-Wolf sends

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

i got it from fry's, its windows 7 oem service pack 1

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

also another problem i've found, my bios settings keep getting reset, even after i hit save settings and reboot

Wolfshadw · Jul 3, 2015

When attempting to boot, do you ever see the message, "Press Any Key to boot from CD/DVD"? Is the DVD drive in your system new? How about the motherboard?

-Wolf sends

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

no i never see that message, the cd/dvd drive is not new its rather old, from an old pc, and the motherboard is brand new, i can post my build list if you would like

Wolfshadw · Jul 3, 2015

Certainly wouldn't hurt to have the full system specs.
Silly as it sounds, but it *is* a DVD drive (and not just a CD drive), yes?

-Wolf sends

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

oh wow, it's actually just a cd drive, i have a dvd drive on hand though i can switch them out, heres the specs https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Delphinad/saved/#view=TjbZxr

Wolfshadw · Jul 3, 2015

Yeah. 99% sure that's the issue. A CD drive cannot read the Windows DVD you have.
The rest of your system build looks... well, I'm getting 404 errors on MSI's web site for your motherboard.

-Wolf sends

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

yea the motherboard i was told i may need to flash update the bios, which i'm completely terrified by the thought of lol

Delphinad · Jul 3, 2015

Wolfshadw :

well now i have the issue of not being able to access my bios for more than 5 seconds before it reboots and sends me to the "reboot and select proper boot device" screen

Wolfshadw · Jul 3, 2015

Are you using the same SATA port as the previous CD drive?
Have you tried a different SATA port on the motherboard?
It's an old drive. Is it actually a SATA drive or is it IDE?
If it's IDE, is the jumper in back set to Master or Cable Select (and not slave)?

-Wolf sends

Delphinad · Jul 4, 2015

Wolfshadw :

thank you for your help, i eventually just used my laptop to move my windows 7 disc to a flash drive which my new build could recognize, i'm all set for now but you really did help me out buddy

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