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Drive with Windows installed shows up in the BIOS but doesn't appear in the UEFI boot settings.

Drive with Windows installed shows up in the BIOS but doesn't appear in the UEFI boot settings.

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snaai
Junior Member
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08-02-2021, 07:06 PM
#1
I need guidance. I recently switched from my 128GB SSD purchased in 2014 to a new 1TB NVMe M.2 970 EVO card. I’m trying to upgrade to a fresh OS installation, but after some time since the last update, it isn’t showing up in my UEFI boot menu. I cleaned the drive with DiskPart before installing, converted the GPT structure, and removed the old SSD before starting the process. Now I restart and immediately return to BIOS, where I’m still stuck on the 970 EVO option. Any suggestions would be helpful. My current specs are listed below: Intel i9-13900kf, MSI Z690-pro A WIFI, 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (currently 4800), 750W gold power supply, 3070 FTW3, and a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO.
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snaai
08-02-2021, 07:06 PM #1

I need guidance. I recently switched from my 128GB SSD purchased in 2014 to a new 1TB NVMe M.2 970 EVO card. I’m trying to upgrade to a fresh OS installation, but after some time since the last update, it isn’t showing up in my UEFI boot menu. I cleaned the drive with DiskPart before installing, converted the GPT structure, and removed the old SSD before starting the process. Now I restart and immediately return to BIOS, where I’m still stuck on the 970 EVO option. Any suggestions would be helpful. My current specs are listed below: Intel i9-13900kf, MSI Z690-pro A WIFI, 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (currently 4800), 750W gold power supply, 3070 FTW3, and a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO.

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ZM0NEYO43V3R
Member
145
08-03-2021, 09:19 AM
#2
I didn't mention after my bios loads during the first time, and it doesn't show up as a boot choice. I use my original windows setup and diskpart to make a new partition on the drive and install bootloaders with the following command line
diskpart
list disk
select disk 1
list partition
select partition 3
(the largest partition)
shrink desired=500
create partition primary
format fs=ntfs quick
active
assign letter=H
exit
bcdboot c:\windows /s H:
after entering this in the command prompt, I see no errors and it was installed correctly, but the drive still isn't listed as an UEFI option.
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ZM0NEYO43V3R
08-03-2021, 09:19 AM #2

I didn't mention after my bios loads during the first time, and it doesn't show up as a boot choice. I use my original windows setup and diskpart to make a new partition on the drive and install bootloaders with the following command line
diskpart
list disk
select disk 1
list partition
select partition 3
(the largest partition)
shrink desired=500
create partition primary
format fs=ntfs quick
active
assign letter=H
exit
bcdboot c:\windows /s H:
after entering this in the command prompt, I see no errors and it was installed correctly, but the drive still isn't listed as an UEFI option.

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WantedMatt21
Member
72
08-19-2021, 03:33 AM
#3
Was das M.2-Laufwerk die einzige installierte sein? In der BIOS sollte man 'Windows Boot Manager' sehen, um von ihm zu starten.
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WantedMatt21
08-19-2021, 03:33 AM #3

Was das M.2-Laufwerk die einzige installierte sein? In der BIOS sollte man 'Windows Boot Manager' sehen, um von ihm zu starten.

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MEBCoolio
Junior Member
3
08-21-2021, 02:56 PM
#4
Thank you for the update.
I will verify the connection details.
I was hoping for a 970 Evo specification or similar.
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MEBCoolio
08-21-2021, 02:56 PM #4

Thank you for the update.
I will verify the connection details.
I was hoping for a 970 Evo specification or similar.

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NinatoPvP
Posting Freak
899
08-22-2021, 04:59 AM
#5
No boot managers available in my boot settings. Just seeing UEFI - Hard Disk, CD, etc.
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NinatoPvP
08-22-2021, 04:59 AM #5

No boot managers available in my boot settings. Just seeing UEFI - Hard Disk, CD, etc.

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MattKun
Junior Member
24
08-22-2021, 06:42 AM
#6
I recommend simply reinstalling the operating system. Observe the outcome, avoiding the more complex diskpart procedures.
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MattKun
08-22-2021, 06:42 AM #6

I recommend simply reinstalling the operating system. Observe the outcome, avoiding the more complex diskpart procedures.

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VIRTU4L_G4M3R
Junior Member
7
08-22-2021, 10:35 PM
#7
I understand your concern. Would you like guidance on how to erase the drive before the install, or is there another way you prefer to proceed?
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VIRTU4L_G4M3R
08-22-2021, 10:35 PM #7

I understand your concern. Would you like guidance on how to erase the drive before the install, or is there another way you prefer to proceed?

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Cqristopher
Member
241
08-23-2021, 07:17 AM
#8
You can remove it while installing. Just erase all current partitions and start with an empty drive. How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial Windows 11 Clean install tutorial guides you through a step-by-step clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It works similarly for older versions as well, even though the interface may look different but the overall process stays the same. forums.
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Cqristopher
08-23-2021, 07:17 AM #8

You can remove it while installing. Just erase all current partitions and start with an empty drive. How To - Windows 11 clean install tutorial Windows 11 Clean install tutorial guides you through a step-by-step clean installation of Windows 11 version 23H2 or later. It works similarly for older versions as well, even though the interface may look different but the overall process stays the same. forums.

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3gilad3
Senior Member
735
08-24-2021, 07:54 PM
#9
Appreciate the support! It wasn't working on my M.2 after many troubleshooting attempts, so I tried it on my 500GB SSD instead and it worked right away. Thanks again!
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3gilad3
08-24-2021, 07:54 PM #9

Appreciate the support! It wasn't working on my M.2 after many troubleshooting attempts, so I tried it on my 500GB SSD instead and it worked right away. Thanks again!