Hi Guys!
A fortnight ago, my old HDD (a Western Digital, model: WD10EADS-00L5B1) started to play up, everything was running extremely slowly. A few days later, my computer would not boot windows and prompted me to insert a proper boot device, regardless of my boot priorities. My options were my DVD Drive with a legitimate copy of windows 8.1, and alternatively, my hard drive. Both of these options would lead me to this "insert a proper boot device" screen. I Had installed Windows 8.1 previously through a disc, but I upgraded to windows 10 through a windows notification.
I ordered an SSD, as I was seeking to upgrade regardless. I purchased a Crucial MX300 525GB SSD, and I've connected the SATA cable and power cable. In my BIOS and boot settings, the new SSD is popping up, however, I cannot manage to get the PC starting the reinstallation of Windows 8.1 as it is stuck requesting me to "insert a proper boot device", regardless of my boot priorities.
I'm wondering if there's a reason it's attempting to boot, and not to fresh install as there's no connection to my old hard drive.
My PC parts are as follows:
CPU: Intel I7 2600k (not overclocked)
GPU: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws, 2 x 4GB
Motherboard: ASRock B75M DGS R2.0 MATX
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 750W 80+
DVD-Drive: LG Super Multi DVD Drive
OS: Windows 8.1 upgraded to Windows 10 on release on my old Hard drive, but I only have a copy of windows 8.1 on disc
Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your help!
~RoryL
A fortnight ago, my old HDD (a Western Digital, model: WD10EADS-00L5B1) started to play up, everything was running extremely slowly. A few days later, my computer would not boot windows and prompted me to insert a proper boot device, regardless of my boot priorities. My options were my DVD Drive with a legitimate copy of windows 8.1, and alternatively, my hard drive. Both of these options would lead me to this "insert a proper boot device" screen. I Had installed Windows 8.1 previously through a disc, but I upgraded to windows 10 through a windows notification.
I ordered an SSD, as I was seeking to upgrade regardless. I purchased a Crucial MX300 525GB SSD, and I've connected the SATA cable and power cable. In my BIOS and boot settings, the new SSD is popping up, however, I cannot manage to get the PC starting the reinstallation of Windows 8.1 as it is stuck requesting me to "insert a proper boot device", regardless of my boot priorities.
I'm wondering if there's a reason it's attempting to boot, and not to fresh install as there's no connection to my old hard drive.
My PC parts are as follows:
CPU: Intel I7 2600k (not overclocked)
GPU: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws, 2 x 4GB
Motherboard: ASRock B75M DGS R2.0 MATX
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 750W 80+
DVD-Drive: LG Super Multi DVD Drive
OS: Windows 8.1 upgraded to Windows 10 on release on my old Hard drive, but I only have a copy of windows 8.1 on disc
Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your help!
~RoryL
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