I'm having trouble installing Windows 10 or 11 on a new computer?
I'm having trouble installing Windows 10 or 11 on a new computer?
I just finished assembling my new PC with a R5 9600X, XFX 9070 XT, 32 GB RAM, MSI PRO B850-P Wi-Fi, two M.2 SSDs, and a 1000W PSU from Corsair.
PC starts up normally, but when I changed the boot settings, the CPU and DRAM LEDs lit up. After fixing it with a bootable USB drive, I still see a black screen and have to restart.
I tried Windows 10, but it only shows a blue screen with no display and shuts down completely.
It works in BIOS, showing my CPU, RAM, and SSD, but it won’t open the installation window.
I swapped the RAM slots, updated the BIOS, and still nothing.
Anyone have ideas or solutions for this problem? It’s really frustrating not being able to use it.
Thanks!
Build the project with the least connections possible. For example, a GPU isn't necessary because the CPU already includes an integrated graphics unit. Ensure you can start up using BIOS. If the CPU-MoBo-RAM setup functions well, that's generally acceptable. Adhere to the provided guide for generating Win11 installation media and installing the operating system: https://forums. Since the system starts without any OS installed and ideally only one drive is connected (the future OS drive), changing the boot option seems unnecessary. A correctly made Win11 installation media will launch itself automatically when a USB drive is connected and the PC is powered on.
I reviewed the manual for your mobile device, but the downloaded file lacks comprehensive details about all the BIOS configurations.
I prefer installing Windows 10 because it avoids the need to enable Secure Boot and fTPM in the BIOS.
The issue with UEFI or Legacy/CSM booting comes into play—today UEFI is the standard. If your BIOS was configured for CSM/Legacy boot and your USB drive expects UEFI, you might face difficulties.
I use a small tool named Rufus to generate bootable Windows USB sticks, as it offers more flexibility than the built-in Microsoft Media Creator.
https://rufus.ie/en/
You can adjust Rufus to skip Microsoft's Secure Boot and TPM requirements for Windows 11. Bypassing these protections exposes your system to potential threats and may necessitate a complete reinstall after the next major Windows update, though it could help get your setup operational temporarily.
https://windowsforum.com/threads/ho...re...nt.348702/
The first step would be to verify if XMP memory overclocking is active. If so, temporarily disable it during the initial Windows installation. It's hard to confirm full stability of an XMP RAM setting without running MemTest86 on a bootable USB for some time.
https://www.memtest86.com/
You didn't provide the RAM part number, but if the default XMP value is extremely high (such as 7,000MT/s), it could lead to issues when XMP is turned on. You might want to adjust XMP settings after a successful installation.
I'm unsure about the meaning of "boot option." In my view, it refers to several BIOS configurations:
1) Boot from SSD, USB, Network, PXE, DVD, or another media (prioritize in the list)
2) Boot from a specific SSD when others are present
3) Disable Secure Boot (or enable it)
4) Turn off fTPM (or enable it)
5) Use CSM/Legacy mode
6) Choose UEFI booting
It's advisable to install Windows with only one SSD installed. If you have two, disconnect the second drive—it can be swapped out once the system is running.
For Windows 11 setup (without extra Rufus adjustments):
- Activate Secure Boot
- Enable fTPM
- Switch BIOS to UEFI—disabling CSM/Legacy is recommended
- Temporarily disable XMP
For a simpler, though less secure, Windows 10 install:
- Turn off Secure Boot
- Disable fTPM
- Set BIOS to UEFI
- Temporarily turn off XMP
Keep in mind that Windows 10 Home and Professional are no longer supported unless you apply updates. If possible, consider switching to Windows 11.
As a final option, consider downloading a Linux distribution and performing a trial installation. Linux generally requires fewer BIOS settings to be configured correctly.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/done-with-w...to-switch#
I finally completed it!
I swapped the RAM again, connected the CPU fan to the CPU fan socket, because I forgot.
At first, installing Windows was tricky—it crashed at 10%, but I managed to get it working.
Thanks for the tips, even if the Windows installer wasn’t great.
So - what was the primary problem stopping the installation? Was it just the CPU fan not being connected and the RAM requiring re-seating, or were additional steps needed?
I believe the Mobo wasn't detecting any CPU fan in the socket, and I think the RAM reseating also made a difference. After those adjustments, I finally got the Windows install screen, but it would fail at 10% (really frustrating). Now it works perfectly and it's a big improvement over my old i5 10400f and Rx 6700XT setup.