error code 0x80070570
error code 0x80070570
I just completed my initial setup, Maximus x hero motherboard Intel i7 8086k, Evga 1080ti hybrid, Corsair 750watt PSU, Corsair h150i, CPU cooler, 32gb Nighthawk 3200Mhz RAM, Samsung Evo 860 GB SSD, Samsung Evo 960 GB M.2 SSD, and Windows 10 64bit on pen drive. I bought everything new and plugged it in, powered it up, and ran the first boot. It loaded directly to BIOS then started Windows installation. I chose the M.2 slot for Windows, got 29% installed, and encountered the 0x80070570 error repeatedly. I tried multiple times but it didn’t resolve. Anyone have ideas on fixing this? P.S. I’m completely new to PC building and really surprised my system turned on.
First, verify your UEFI settings. Make sure you don’t overclock the system unless you intend to do so later. Ensure the CSM module is off and UEFI mode is active (not Legacy/Disable/Compatibility). Set the SATA controller to AHCI mode, choose X.M.P for Extreme Memory Profile, and confirm the date & time are accurate. Your SATA SSD should be connected to SATA-0 (or the lowest-numbered port if you have multiple), and your HDD to the next available connector. Upon first boot, your M.2 NVMe drive should appear as the primary device. If your motherboard prevents placing the M.2 drive first, remove the SATA SSD. Avoid installing Windows unless necessary; instead, connect the SATA cable to both the SSD and HDD. During installation, select “Load Drivers” from the drive/partition menu. If issues continue, it may indicate a hardware fault. Common reasons include defective RAM or a failing USB flash drive. If you created the flash drive yourself, unstable internet or software glitches could be involved. Typical causes point to faulty components rather than configuration errors.
Thank you for your feedback. It seems the UEFI settings are unavailable when CSM is turned off, which affects your configuration options. Since the HDD and SATA SSD are disconnected, you’re only seeing the BIOS prompt. You might want to check if there’s another way to access the system settings or contact support for further assistance.
Look to see if you have an option to enable/disable the M.2 slot, and make sure it is enabled. Restart your PC after to take affect. If your motherboard can't see your M.2 Drive, than either your M.2 drive is faulty, or your motherboard M.2 slot is broken.
Reach out to ASUS support. There could be a bug in the UEFI. If CSM is turned on, it indicates you're instructing the system to activate the outdated BIOS from the 70s and 80s, which brings back low-res displays, slow startup, and missing modern security like SecureBoot.
I configured my M.2 drive in RAID using ThinkInv, but I’m unable to revert the change. I’m becoming quite worried and unsure about the steps I took.
RAID refers to something else, right? With just one M.2 drive, you can't set up proper RAID because it needs two identical drives for reliability. You might think JBOD works, but it won’t be stable. A regular SSD would be better than buying another M.2 drive.
I was making a mistake and panicked without realizing the BIOS wouldn’t allow it. I figured it out, turns out the Windows USB isn’t reliable... I borrowed another drive, downloaded the installer on an older computer, and just started using Windows for the first time! Thanks a lot for your help—I actually learned something about BIOS now.