My 3 days struggle, windows install

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Hello community,

Trying to update an old PC to help struggling mom.

I got RAM it works
Installed SSD

But now I struggle with installation of windows

The motherboard is FM2-A75MA-P33

Issues https://imgur.com/gallery/7saPy
http://www.overclock.net/t/1407902/msi-fm2-a75ma-e35-boots-to-a-shell-of-sorts-doesnt-work-sometimes

Similar issue thread

I've tried few windows, different settings, always something pops out, now will try to update the bios firmware.

Friends help me out, what to do

kanewolf · Aug 13, 2017

Run MEMTEST for a few hours. Your RAM may not "work" as you say it does...

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

https://imgur.com/YLBgB2G

Thanks for the reply, now trying to remove one stick and swap them.... Will be very unlucky to have both bad.

Now can't even start the PC normal, poor pc

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

Change the sata settings in bios to AHCI; your RAM is ok, all the components are fine. The error its showing is that for efi, the os needs to be installed to GPT partition. Delete all the partitions on the SSD and let windows assign partition itself during install.

kanewolf · Aug 13, 2017

I can't read German... But MEMTEST doesn't require a functioning OS. It will create a bootable disk. -- https://www.memtest86.com/

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Settings https://imgur.com/gallery/GBKjV

That's the settings that just trying, with them it didn't find the drivers, I've unplugged all and left only the SSD for convenience

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

No, I am talking about the sata settings where you select the mode to AHCI or IDE.

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

And also select UEFI mode in BIOS and be sure its not legacy mode.

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Sadly I don't have another PC to get memtest, can't even update the firmware of bios.

Sohom
The only modes for ahci and ide from the picture I took, is there anywhere else?

Sometimes when I select only uefi I get this
Test https://imgur.com/gallery/1IE49

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

Checkout this video and dont skip any part. Look at the settings. I am referring you to the video because if i write everything then its going to be a very long post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ixUfROxtdA

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Okay, I've messed up pretty bad. Can't even start the windows anymore. I can now operate the bios with closed eyes. I am that familiar with it

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

ok, first of all load optimized default in bios.
Then, change the sata mode to AHCI
Then, change the boot mode to UEFI.

And if you have created a bootable windows installation usb drive or disc, just insert it and dont go to boot device settings in bios. Just start your pc and let it load on its own. Also, only have the SSD plugged into your mobo.

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Thanks, will try again but I've made huge mistake. I've disabled the video adapter and now the monitor doesn't lit. Removing the battery will reset that setting Right?

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

Onera :

Yes, it will reset the CMOS.

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

I've removed it for 5 min, still doesn't lit on. Should I try more, or somehow blindly reverse it

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

Onera :

Just a few seconds is enough like 30 seconds. Try one more time.

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

https://youtu.be/0ixUfROxtdA

At 9:15

I've disabled the initiate graphic device, removing the cmos battery doesn't help. I am so stressed, :/

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

The cmos reset should had fixed it. Do you have a graphics card?
Do one thing, turn the pc on; hold down the power button for 15 seconds; release and then start again; wait for a few seconds and then press reset.

Sohom · Aug 13, 2017

Also check if the cables are properly plugged in or not.

Onera · Aug 13, 2017

Thanks, it worked when I've unplugged the power cable as well

Onera · Aug 17, 2017

Alright, so finally.

It was because the default choice of boot was all uefi.

I've placed all bootable options as standard and then finally could install the windows...

Thanks for the efforts put in the thread... Just this uefi/legacy thing really throw me

My 3 days struggle, windows install

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