Issue with ASUS CSM settings not found in BIOS; boot menu unavailable. Acer Nitro N50-650
Issue with ASUS CSM settings not found in BIOS; boot menu unavailable. Acer Nitro N50-650
It seems a bit confusing, but you're trying to install Windows 7 Professional on a system using Windows 7 Professional. You've managed to get it working with a UEFI tool, but there are still issues. You might need a solution that can bypass the Startup window or adjust BIOS settings to resolve the problem.
W7 completely embraces UEFI and GPT features. The issue lies in attempting to operate an outdated OS on hardware nearly 15 years ahead of the software. This won't work. The last fully compatible version of W7 was Ivy Bridge released in 2012.
Issue appears to be related to a driver rather than Legacy BIOS. If it reaches "Starting Windows," the operating system is loading properly, but a driver—possibly for NVMe storage or the dGPU—is blocking access to the desktop. It wouldn't even make it to "Starting Windows" if the BIOS were the problem.
Check for a functional VBIOS or VGA support. The tool you used to mimic int10h didn’t help. NVMe drivers aren’t available, but ACHI and other GPU drivers worked. The GPU itself functioned, though I’m unsure about the full setup.
Sure, I can help with that. Installing on an SD card or USB could help pinpoint the problem.
I own a PC and trying to utilize my hard drive. As mentioned, the drive isn't working because Windows functions fine except for the VGA driver. If I can find a legacy ROM solution or adjust the boot settings, it should resolve the issue.
Fortuna. The problem lies in the fact that without a suitable 7-driver for storage or another essential component, installation simply won’t work. This is quite typical for a machine of that era and remains standard.