I'm unable to start Windows, only access it through the BIOS after setting up the new MOBO.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop I'm unable to start Windows, only access it through the BIOS after setting up the new MOBO.

josiecatz__10
Senior Member

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08-30-2020, 05:00 AM

Hello everyone, I recently purchased an MSI Z490 Tomahawk with an i7 10700KF and two 8 GB RAM modules. After connecting everything and turning on the PC, I managed to enter BIOS but couldn’t proceed further. I’ve tried numerous settings without success, having spent about seven hours trying but still facing issues. My WD HDD has a BBS Priority option that some users found helpful, though I don’t have access to it. Could anyone assist me?

josiecatz__10

08-30-2020, 05:00 AM #1

xRedxNightx
Member

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08-30-2020, 06:32 AM

Do you have a brand new drive or are you trying to start an older hard disk?

xRedxNightx

08-30-2020, 06:32 AM #2

Do you have a brand new drive or are you trying to start an older hard disk?

Goonygirl
Junior Member

08-31-2020, 06:13 PM

You're looking for a way to start up from an old hard drive without reinstalling Windows.

Goonygirl

08-31-2020, 06:13 PM #3

You're looking for a way to start up from an old hard drive without reinstalling Windows.

dorklad
Member

09-01-2020, 02:39 AM

I strongly suggest updating to fresh hardware, but if you're constrained, activate the CSM on your motherboard.

dorklad

09-01-2020, 02:39 AM #4

I strongly suggest updating to fresh hardware, but if you're constrained, activate the CSM on your motherboard.

dehaanj
Junior Member

09-01-2020, 06:19 AM

Activated CSM but no changes occurred, only inability to reset or power off the PC.

dehaanj

09-01-2020, 06:19 AM #5

Activated CSM but no changes occurred, only inability to reset or power off the PC.

sonic3003
Member

210

09-01-2020, 09:09 AM

Great job on reading this! It helped me set up a new CPU and GPU combo to boot into Windows on my old SSD from the previous build. I turned on CSM in BIOS, enabled UEFI and Legacy drives, and was able to view all my HDDs/SSDs with proper boot settings. Thanks!

sonic3003

09-01-2020, 09:09 AM #6