Failed setup via USB connection
Failed setup via USB connection
I'm starting from scratch here. I've tried everything else and feel stuck. My setup includes an R5 7600, B650 Aorus Elite Ax, DDR5 6000 CL30, RTX 3080, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB, NH-D15, Lian Li Lancool 3R, and Corsair RMx 850W. I'm reading online that the first boot can be slow on Zen 4, but this took over 30 minutes. After installation, the system displayed an unusual message about a new CPU and TPM options. I chose "Yes" to reset it, but it didn't boot properly. I used the Windows 10 media creation tool to install on the USB drive, which was formatted as FAT32 and plugged straight into the motherboard. Despite adjusting the BIOS settings, I couldn't reach the Windows setup. I'm wondering if selecting "Yes" for TPM caused the problem. Please let me know if you need more details—I've left out some things that might help. Thanks!
he also attempted using Windows Media Creation, but when that failed, we moved to Rufus and it didn’t help.
It's number one, actually—it's the sole one. The 980 Pro is recognized but absent from the boot options. I've attempted a fresh erase and switched drives, yet it persists. A friend helped me with Rufus, but no success. What does it mean when media is bootable? This could be the key I'm overlooking.
At Thomas4 we've also reset the UEFI to the default settings, just in case any previous changes were interfering with the boot process.
It's a compact term for Trusted Platform Module. In a super brief and incomplete summary, TPM is Microsoft's method of making users install Windows easily. Opposite any claims, it has no actual real-world function. Luckily, it can be circumvented, even by Windows, with some effort.
It explains what appears on the screen when it doesn't boot and describes the steps to access the boot menu. It notes there are two entries—UEFI and normal—and emphasizes using the UEFI option if available. It also asks how the boot order is being verified and requests a visual example of the display.