Windows Compatibility Errors

Question

Hello everybody, I have built a new system:

CPU: Core i5 13600k
CPU Cooler: Noctua DH-15
RAM: 32 Gb 2 sticks of 16, 5600hz Corsair Vengeance
Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Z690 Ultra
Graphics card: Onboard
Storage devices: 2TB WD m.2 SN850x
Power supply: Corsair RM 850
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow

The issue I am having is with Windows specifically I believe. I have a Windows 10 USB key, it works but when it finishes installing there doesn't appear to be any drivers. I tried installing the drivers by moving them over with a USB key but it throws up a compatibility error. I tried installing Windows 11 but it won't work, it gives me a kernal error something about \windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe.

I have no idea what to try, the motherboard has been RMA'd since I originally was told that was the problem, and the CPU was RMA'd as well and I am still stuck.

Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

No... How would I do that. With a internet dongle? I don't think the drivers would install since the ethernet wouldn't.

Answer 2

I have tried using Rufus to install Windows 11 and I get this glitched out Aorus logo stretched across the screen then the system just hangs there until I manually reboot it.

As far as trying to boot back into Windows 10 that is on the drive, it no longer allows me to boot into it, it just hangs on a black screen, the only way I can get Windows back is if I reinstall it using the Microsoft USB that has the Windows 10 on it that appears to be missing my ethernet driver.

Does this sound like a problem with the m.2 drive itself perhaps?

Answer 3

>>Does this sound like a problem with the m.2 drive itself perhaps?

It sounds like so. Can you run diagnostics on it? Seatools for USB is a good app.

Answer 4

I have a friend who will test it out on their working computer tonight and will let me know, I will keep you updated from his results.

Thank you for your help so far Sumit, I appreciate it.