Reboot loop trying to install Windows 10 on Sandisk SSD

[Queenland]

Hi!

I am trying (for a whole week) to install Windows 10 on a brand new Sandisk SSD, but the windows install DVD reboots itself while still showing the initial Windows logo, about 3-4 minutes after the boot starts. Tried two different optical drives and also a brand new WIndows 10 dvd that I just downloaded with Media Creation tool (so the problem was not my previous DVD disc).

Only the SSD and the optical drive are installed (I have disconnected the HDD to do this).
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3P, SSD is connected to GSATA3 (6 Gb/s), and all SAtA control modes (PCH/GSATA and eSATA) are set to AHCI.

Any ideas?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... 1) as a "Simple test"... what happens with just the SSD connected for the next boot.

 

[Queenland]

Hello... 1) as a "Simple test"... what happens with just the SSD connected for the next boot.

"Missing operating system" is displayed...

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... as a "simple test" set your MB SATA controllers to "IDE" save&exit... and try to complete a install.

 

[Queenland]

Hello... as a "simple test" set your MB SATA controllers to "IDE" save&exit... and try to complete a install.

Already tried that...Same result

 

[Paul NZ]

It'll say that if windows isnt on it. Boot from the dvd then install windows on it

 

[Queenland]

It'll say that if windows isnt on it. Boot from the dvd then install windows on it

I know, that's what I'm trying to do...

 

[Paul NZ]

If you can get into the BIOS what BIOS is on it now??

Because BIOS F13 improves sata 3 hdd compatibility.

Maybe it doesnt fully support SATA 3 unless this update has been flashed?

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... as another "Simple Test" try your install procedure, OS install on a different drive... the Sandisk drive could be the problem. B /
I would recommend doing a "clean install" procedure to the SanDisk drive at this point... or using 'Custom" install and "drive tools" to see if partitions have been created on it after each previous attempt.

 

[Queenland]

If you can get into the BIOS what BIOS is on it now??

Because BIOS F13 improves sata 3 hdd compatibility.

Maybe it doesnt fully support SATA 3 unless this update has been flashed?

It's F14 - that's a good version then?

 

[Paul NZ]

Should be thats the last cant go any higher lol

Could you try another desktop (thats got windows on it) with that ssd?? See if gets detected?

Just connect it to a spare sata. And you did connect power and data to the ssd right?

 

[Queenland]

Should be thats the last cant go any higher lol

Could you try another desktop (thats got windows on it) with that ssd?? See if gets detected?

Just connect it to a spare sata. And you did connect power and data to the ssd right?

Unfortunately no, I only have one desktop :-/ The SSD is listed on the POST screen (when the computer is turnês on) but not on Standard CMOS Features (in BIOS).

 

[Paul NZ]

Is it an NVME ssd?? If it is it wont appear until you configure the BIOS settings and add NVME drivers

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... There were a batch of bad ultra's 480's I saw on reviews for them... You could/should contact customer Support if your still having problems with yours. B /
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820173012

 

[H3br3wHamm3r81]

Ivan's instructions worked for me.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3268621/samsung-960-evo-detected-bios.html#19032612

(I am using Windows 10, Samsung 960 EVO 1 TB SSD, ASUS STRIX X99 motherboard, and Intel i7-6850k CPU.)

Here they are:


I had the same problem but sorted it as follows, make sure you have the latest BIOS installed - mine is now on 2003 link here http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-PRO-GA...


1 - Make sure you unplug all SATA and USB drives, the M.2 drive has to be the only drive installed.

2 - Go into the bios, under the boot tab there is an option for CSM, make sure it is disabled.

3 - Click on secure boot option below and make sure it is set to other OS, Not windows UEFI.

4 - Click on key management and clear secure boot keys.

5 - Insert a USB memory stick with a UEFI bootable iso of Windows 10 on it, USB3 is quicker but USB2 works also. A Windows DVD won’t work unless you’ve created your own UEFI Bootable DVD.

6 - Press F10 to save, exit and reboot.

7 - Windows will now start installing to your NVME drive as it has its own NVME driver built in, I don't think this would work with previous versions.

8 - When the PC reboots hit F2 to go back into the BIOS, you will see under boot priority that windows boot manager now lists your NVME drive.

9 - Click on secure boot again but now set it to WIndows UEFI mode.

10 - Click on key management and install default secure boot keys

11 - Press F10 to save and exit and windows will finish the install.

Once you have Windows up and running, shutdown the PC and reconnect your other SATA drives. Do not put anything on SATA port 1 as this is now reserved for the NVME drive.

I would also recommend installing the Samsung NVME driver at this point to replace the Windows one.

The background here is NVME SSDs do not appear within the BIOS until Windows creates the system partition with the EFI Boot Sector.

Your M.2 SSD contains UEFI driver information within the firmware. By disabling the CSM module Windows will read and utilize the M.2-specific UEFI driver.


Make sure you do not use SATA port 1 from that point forward!

 

[Queenland]

Is it an NVME ssd?? If it is it wont appear until you configure the BIOS settings and add NVME drivers

No, it is a simple Sandisk Plus SSD.

 

[Queenland]

Mine's is not an Ultra 480 and it's not NVME... It is a simple Sandisk Plus SSD. I assume that H3br3wHamm3r81's hint is specific por NVMEs, right?

 

[Queenland]

I am a home user and do not have access to other desktop, unfortunately

 

[H3br3wHamm3r81]

Mine's is not an Ultra 480 and it's not NVME... It is a simple Sandisk Plus SSD. I assume that H3br3wHamm3r81's hint is specific por NVMEs, right?

Yes, sorry about that. I was under the impression you were attempting to install Windows 10 on a M.2 SSD. Please disregard.

 

[Queenland]

Mine's is not an Ultra 480 and it's not NVME... It is a simple Sandisk Plus SSD. I assume that H3br3wHamm3r81's hint is specific por NVMEs, right?

Yes, sorry about that. I was under the impression you were attempting to install Windows 10 on a M.2 SSD. Please disregard.

No problem. I just purchased an extra USB flash drive and my next try will be to install windows 10 from it instead of a DVD.

 

[Queenland]

Just tried the USB Flash Drive method, but the result (reboot loop) is exactly the same as using the DVD

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Can you give us your method and steps?

 

[Paul NZ]

If you've got more than 1 stick of ram remove all but 1. Maybe one of them are faulty?

 

[Queenland]

Hello... Can you give us your method and steps?

The USB method I mentioned is quite simple - just created a Windows 10 installation flash drive using media creation tool.
My memory sticks are good because my HDD runs windows fine with them (now the HDD is disconected because of the SSD install try).

 

[Paul NZ]

Get the ISO and use rufus or burn a dvd. See if it works