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New Build not booting from SSD. "Reboot and select proper boot device ..."

Anonymous
2020-07-11T02:19:32+00:00

I'm new to this and my son and I are building our first computer.  We are having trouble booting from SSD after installing Windows 10 Home.

MOB:  ASRock x570m pro4 

CPU:   AMD Ryzen 5 3600

SSD:   SAMSUNG 850 EVO 500MB

GPU:   EVGA GEFORCE RTX 2070 super

RAM:   Corsair DDR4 3200 (2x8MB =16)

PSU:   Corsair RM850

Downloaded Windows 10 to USB flash drive

Booted from USB and saved windows to SSD - No problem 

   No partitions on SSD prior to download.  3 partitions created by install media after installed.

   No other Data on SSD prior to download.

   SSD formatted to GPT

SSD was set as secondary boot source on MBO (USB was primary) during initial download

I have moved to different SATA port - no change

I updated all my MBO drivers - no problem, but no change

Everything lights up, all the fans run, everything seems to be in working order except the Windows install/boot.

Here is where the problem is, from initial installation:

   If I remove the USB during re-boot, the computer error says "ReBoot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media ..."

      The same thing happens if I remove the USB, restart to BIOS and set primary boot to SSD

   If I leave the USB in during re-boot, it just loops back around to the original Windows Install sequence.

I even re-downloaded Windows 10 from Microsoft and tried it all again - no change.

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  1. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-07-11T02:45:32+00:00

    I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot Windows installation failure which work in about 90% of cases.  If not we'll go from there:

    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/windows\_10-windows\_install/clean-reinstall-windows-10-upgradefactory-oem/1c426bdf-79b1-4d42-be93-17378d93e587

    Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged.  Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure (if you have it) 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, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit.  Access BIOS/UEFI Setup as shown here:   https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-list-of-how-key-to-press-to-access-bios-for-various-oem-and-computer-systems/

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

    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/media-creation-tool-install.  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-tutorials/23010-bios-boot-menu-f-keys-hotkeys-system-manufacturer-oem.html

    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-methods-to-access-uefi-bios-setup.html

    The media may also be bad, so confirm it boots and queues up per these steps in another PC, or else recreate it.  You can also try a DVD, or the alternate download site from MS TechBench here:  https://tb.rg-adguard.net/public.php.  Burn to DVD using WIndows Image Burner or create bootable flash using one of the options here:  https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html

    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.

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