I can assist with installing Windows 7. Let me know if you need guidance on the process.
I can assist with installing Windows 7. Let me know if you need guidance on the process.
Build details: Amd fx 8350 Cooler master 240m, closed loop water cooler, Gtx 970, Asus 990fx r2.0, 2x8 RAM, skill rip jaws, 750w full modular PSU (name forgotten), 3tb WD Black (?) HDD, 1tb Seagate ADA SSD, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
Installation issue: When trying to install Windows 7 from USB (used wintoflash), it works until you choose the drive, but it fails to recognize the drives.
It seems like you're wondering if the SSD was unplugged before installing the OS.
You're attempting to set up Windows 7 on an SSD while disconnecting the 1TB HDD, but the system isn't detecting the 3TB HDD and the SSD.
1. Plug in the USB when the laptop is off, then start it up and see if it appears in the BIOS setup. If yes, proceed to update Windows.
2. Attempt to format the drive on another computer and then connect it to your laptop.
3. Test whether other USB devices function properly on your laptop.
Which USB port are you connecting? Opt for a USB2 instead of USB3, as Windows encounters problems installing from USB3. Verify your motherboard manual to identify the correct ports and ensure you're using AMD SATA ports rather than those added by Asus. Double-check that AHCI is enabled for the SATA connections, and if not, download the pre-installed drivers from Asus' website.
Visit a professional technician or a certified hardware specialist. They can verify the storage configuration and determine whether AHCI or RAID is being used.
I encounter this occasionally but it prevents Windows from installing on the 1TB HDD. It fails to detect the SSD and the 3TB HDD, though it works in BIOS.