Can't install Windows 10 from USB or DVD on B450-A Pro

bobman6 · Dec 8, 2018

Hi there!
I recently built a new rig and I am having a lot of trouble installing Windows 10 on my MSI B450-A Pro.
I've tried burning the iso onto a DVD-R and while successful, my computer doesn't let me boot from it. I changed the boot priority but it just brings me to the bios. When I try to select a boot device, it doesn't show me any options.
I also tried using Rufus to put my copy of Windows 10 onto a flash drive but was unsuccessful there as well. I am able to get Windows onto the USB, but on the Windows setup it does not show an image for me to select and when I click next it says "Windows could not display image for installation". I've tried disabling all secure boot protocols to no avail.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Robert

clutchc · Dec 8, 2018

Where did you download the .ISO file from? Microsoft?
You say you can get the USB stick to boot to to the beginning of the installation pgm?

karenjoly · Dec 8, 2018

Here are steps for a proper install. Substitute DvD for USB as necessary.

Create an up to date USB install media by following the steps outlined here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

Then disconnect or disable all hdd /ssd drives but the one where you will install windows.

Insert the USB media tool, with the windows install files, into the board. Next go to the board setup and ensure the board is configured to use UEFI boot settings. CSM should be enabled. Select UEFI for boot device control and Legacy for the other options. SATA mode set to AHCI.

On the motherboard boot device menu, select the command that identifies both the firmware mode and the device. For example, select UEFI: USB Drive, Windows Boot Manager will also work, and list that device in the first boot slot on the board.
Reboot. Install begins.

When choosing an installation type, select Custom. On new disks, the drive will show a single area of unallocated space. If there are partitions, select each one and then "delete".

Select the unallocated space and click Next. Windows detects that the PC was booted into UEFI mode, partitions the drive using the GPT and begins the installation.

Any data on the drive will be lost

bobman6 · Dec 9, 2018

clutchc :

I've tried downloading the OS from microsoft onto my USB but I got an error message before it would enter setup.
I've been trying 2 different, well-reviewed, torrented versions of the OS and those both have the same image error once setup begins.

robinvaris90 · Dec 9, 2018

I had a similiar problem. When using USB drive be sure to connect it to a USB 2.0 and not a 3.0 jack. Also use windows tool to create an iso on the USB drive

Hope that helps

bobman6 · Dec 9, 2018

karenjoly :

Here are steps for a proper install. Substitute DvD for USB as necessary.

Create an up to date USB install media by following the steps outlined here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

Then disconnect or disable all hdd /ssd drives but the one where you will install windows.

Insert the USB media tool, with the windows install files, into the board. Next go to the board setup and ensure the board is configured to use UEFI boot settings. CSM should be enabled. Select UEFI for boot device control and Legacy for the other options. SATA mode set to AHCI.

On the motherboard boot device menu, select the command that identifies both the firmware mode and the device. For example, select UEFI: USB Drive, Windows Boot Manager will also work, and list that device in the first boot slot on the board.
Reboot. Install begins.

When choosing an installation type, select Custom. On new disks, the drive will show a single area of unallocated space. If there are partitions, select each one and then "delete".

Select the unallocated space and click Next. Windows detects that the PC was booted into UEFI mode, partitions the drive using the GPT and begins the installation.

Any data on the drive will be lost

I went through my BIOS settings like you suggested and there must have been a secure boot setting still enabled.
Installing now, fingers crossed.

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