I have an nvme with windows 11 on it and im adding the second nvme as storage but im ending up with automatic repair

Hi Elijah,

My name is Justin. I am an Independent Advisor and I will be glad to help you today.

Check BIOS Settings

Enter BIOS Setup:

Restart your PC and press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually F2, Del, or Esc).

Check Boot Priority:

Go to the Boot Options or Boot Priority section.

Ensure that the NVMe drive with Windows 11 installed is listed as the first boot option.

If the drive isn't showing, it could be due to the new NVMe drive being prioritized.

Disable the New NVMe Drive as a Boot Option:

If the new NVMe drive is showing as a bootable option, try disabling it in the BIOS or lowering its boot priority so that the original NVMe drive with Windows 11 is the primary boot device.

Save and Exit:

Save your changes and exit the BIOS.

Step 2: Reinstall the New NVMe as a Non-Boot Drive

Power Off and Install the New NVMe:

Turn off your system and install the new NVMe drive again.

Check BIOS Again:

After installing the new drive, boot into BIOS and confirm that the correct boot drive (the one with Windows 11) is still selected as the first boot option.

Set the New NVMe as Storage Only:

Make sure the new NVMe is recognized in the BIOS, but it's not listed as a bootable device. You want it to be detected as a secondary drive for storage, not as a potential boot drive.

Step 3: Initialize and Format the New NVMe in Windows

Boot into Windows:

Once the system boots properly, go into Disk Management (Win + X, then select Disk Management).

Initialize the New NVMe:

You should see the new NVMe drive listed as unallocated space.

Right-click on the new drive and select Initialize Disk.

Format the Drive:

After initializing, right-click the unallocated space and choose New Simple Volume to format the drive and assign it a drive letter.

Step 4: Ensure No Boot Conflicts

Sometimes, the new NVMe drive might have a conflicting boot record (e.g., a previous installation of Windows). If this is the case, you should ensure that the drive has no active partitions:

Open Disk Management:

In Disk Management, check if the new NVMe drive has any System Reserved or EFI partitions. If it does, you may want to delete those partitions to prevent any confusion during the boot process.

Convert the Drive to GPT (if necessary):

Ensure the new NVMe drive is using the GPT partitioning scheme. Right-click the drive in Disk Management, and if needed, convert it to GPT.

Step 5: Repair Boot Configuration (if Needed)

If you're still having issues with booting into Windows after adding the storage NVMe, you can repair the boot configuration on the primary NVMe with Windows 11.

Boot from Windows Installation Media:

Create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using the Windows Media Creation Tool.

Boot from the USB drive and select Repair your computer.

Run Boot Repair:

In the Advanced options, select Command Prompt and run the following commands:

bash

Copy code

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /rebuildbcd

Restart and Verify:

After repairing the boot, restart your system and verify that Windows 11 boots properly.

Conclusion

The issue is most likely related to the system trying to boot from the new NVMe drive rather than the one with Windows 11. By adjusting the BIOS boot order, initializing the new NVMe as a storage drive, and ensuring there are no boot conflicts on the new drive, you should be able to resolve the automatic repair loop and use both drives properly.

Let me know how it goes or if you need further assistance!

Thank you,

Justin Ryan Garvey

I tried multiple times the boot drive for my old nmve is not showing whilst my new nvme is installed the only one showing is the new nvme only obviously my new doesnt have windows on but its recognizing as a bootable drive

Hi Elijah,

I understand that this can be difficult, and if you are unfamiliar with the process please ask questions and I'll do my best to assist. Make sure to be careful following these steps closely because changing settings within BIOS/UEFI can cause permanent changes to the computer that you may not be able to revert.

Here's how you can set the boot priority using your Gigabyte Aorus motherboard:

Steps to Set Boot Priority on a Gigabyte Aorus Motherboard:

Enter BIOS/UEFI Setup:

Restart your PC.

As soon as the PC starts booting, repeatedly press the Delete key (or F2 key) to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.

Navigate to the BIOS Menu:

Once you're in the BIOS, use your keyboard to navigate. Look for the "Boot" tab at the top of the screen.

Set Boot Priority:

Under the "Boot" tab, you'll find Boot Option Priorities.

You should see a list of boot devices. The NVMe drive that has Windows 11 installed should be listed here.

Highlight the boot option for your NVMe drive with Windows installed and move it to the top of the boot order. You can usually change the boot order by selecting the device and using the "+" or "-" keys, or by pressing Enter and selecting it from the list.

Disable Boot Option for New NVMe Drive (Optional):

If the new NVMe drive is showing as a bootable option, it could cause confusion. Go to the list of boot devices and either lower its priority or disable it as a boot option entirely.

Save Changes and Exit BIOS:

Once you've adjusted the boot order, press F10 to save your settings and exit the BIOS.

Your PC will now reboot with the correct NVMe drive as the primary boot drive.

Important Notes:

If the new NVMe is still causing issues, you may need to format it as storage once inside Windows (follow the steps I previously mentioned for initializing and formatting the drive).

Let me know how it goes!

Thank you,

Justin Ryan Garvey

Im using gigabyte aorus the process of making a drive a boot priority is not something i know how specifically

Enable standard nvme controller if available in bios. Disable Raid mode.

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