Windows 10 USB Install Reboot Cycle

Manual only says that if the lights remain on is there an issue, so I believe we are good there.

The first screen does not respond to Shift + F10, and the restarts happen before I am able to get to the second screen.

What other avenues can I take other than the installation on another computer?

Also Greg, other information about what happens when it restarts.

In conjunction with the restart, the MoBo flashes an amber light, then a red light, then a white light, then a green light. In that order. 

My manual says that the Amber Light corresponds to DRAM, Red for the CPU, white for the VGA (GPU?) and Green for the boot.

Do these flashes indicate there might be something wrong with some of the components? I was under the impression that they functioned normally as they are listed in the BIOS correctly...

Let me know what the chances of failure from any components in this situation.

Thanks

UEFI mode for Secure Boot. If problems disable it until after install.

The first screen of the booted media, or if that doesn't respond to Shift + F10 then the second screen via Repair Your Computer > Advanced Troubleshoot Options > Command Prompt.

Keep me posted on your progress as I will be here to help until the case is resolved.

Thank you for the quick response Greg,

A few questions:

I now have disabled all other drives and only have the UEFI USB drive available to launch from. As far as "Secure Boot" settings go, do we want to go for Windows UEFI Mode or Other OS?

What do you mean by the first screen? The "Select Language" screen? Or the First Windows Logo Screen? 

Thank you again for your help

HI Ryan. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator. If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved.

I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot installation failure which work in about 90% of cases.

Follow the illustrated Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure UEFI is enabled, CSM or Legacy BIOS disabled, Windows Boot Manager set first to boot, if necessary disable Secure and Fast Boot until after install. Access BIOS/UEFI Setup as shown here: https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-lis...

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

Create the latest Windows 10 Installation Media by installing Media Creation Tool and following the directions here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... If you're using another PC to do this uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only.

Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first. If you can start Windows enter UEFI firmware here: http://www.isunshare.com/windows-password/four-...

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on first screen press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt, type the following commands, each followed by Enter key:

DISKPART

LIST DISK

SEL DIS # (replace # with the disk # of the Windows disk from list in previous command)

CLEAN

EXIT

Close Command Box, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen choose Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

Make sure to follow the setup steps in the first link tutorial to complete your install. Drivers are important enough that those steps are printed in red.

You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the first linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC.

If all else fails you can move the hard drive to another PC to do the install with it plugged in alone. Windows 10 is remarkably adaptive to new hardware without needing adaptive restore. If it will start it will swap out all drivers requiring several restarts. You can also try applying a same-version System Image to the intact SSD/hard drive.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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