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Issues encountered with XP941 as a boot source on Asus Maximus VII Gene

Issues encountered with XP941 as a boot source on Asus Maximus VII Gene

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10-29-2016, 02:38 AM
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I recently purchased a Samsung XP941 SSD and tried to use it as a boot device. After copying my old OS drive with Minitool Partition Wizard, I successfully completed the transfer but encountered issues when trying to boot from the new drive. The motherboard would force me back into BIOS. When I used a USB stick to install an OS, I received an error message. Many others have faced similar problems across different boards, but the advice given was unclear and often just a quick fix. Some gave up, but I’m determined to get this drive working properly. Have I got a defective drive or motherboard? I’ve updated the BIOS from an older version to the latest without any noticeable improvements, and I’ve already spent about two days trying various fixes—like combining a custom BIOS file with online tools—but the system still doesn’t recognize the installation.
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ricby
10-29-2016, 02:38 AM #1

I recently purchased a Samsung XP941 SSD and tried to use it as a boot device. After copying my old OS drive with Minitool Partition Wizard, I successfully completed the transfer but encountered issues when trying to boot from the new drive. The motherboard would force me back into BIOS. When I used a USB stick to install an OS, I received an error message. Many others have faced similar problems across different boards, but the advice given was unclear and often just a quick fix. Some gave up, but I’m determined to get this drive working properly. Have I got a defective drive or motherboard? I’ve updated the BIOS from an older version to the latest without any noticeable improvements, and I’ve already spent about two days trying various fixes—like combining a custom BIOS file with online tools—but the system still doesn’t recognize the installation.

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Texas1047
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10-30-2016, 12:09 PM
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The XP941 isn't suitable for booting devices due to compatibility issues. TTL released a video about the Samsung drive which covers this topic.
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10-30-2016, 12:09 PM #2

The XP941 isn't suitable for booting devices due to compatibility issues. TTL released a video about the Samsung drive which covers this topic.

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11-01-2016, 08:32 AM
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Hi, thanks for your update and the additional details you shared. The research shows that while the SSD isn't officially listed as a boot drive, there are BIOS settings that can help bypass this limitation. These adjustments might be complicated, especially if you need USB storage connected at startup. Returning the SSD to the supported list would be a safer option, though its performance is decent compared to some alternatives. Regarding the drive clone tool and Minitool partition, it should work fine as long as you're using the correct methods. Let me know if you need more guidance!
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11-01-2016, 08:32 AM #3

Hi, thanks for your update and the additional details you shared. The research shows that while the SSD isn't officially listed as a boot drive, there are BIOS settings that can help bypass this limitation. These adjustments might be complicated, especially if you need USB storage connected at startup. Returning the SSD to the supported list would be a safer option, though its performance is decent compared to some alternatives. Regarding the drive clone tool and Minitool partition, it should work fine as long as you're using the correct methods. Let me know if you need more guidance!

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11-03-2016, 04:58 AM
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It works well as a boot device since I use the identical SSD on my Asus Z97 Ranger, just with a few premium upgrades. You might need to perform a new setup with UEFI drivers and make sure the PCIE x4 option is set to M.2 in the BIOS. I encountered some problems during installation. Right now I’m using an adapter instead because the original speed wasn’t reaching its full potential.
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11-03-2016, 04:58 AM #4

It works well as a boot device since I use the identical SSD on my Asus Z97 Ranger, just with a few premium upgrades. You might need to perform a new setup with UEFI drivers and make sure the PCIE x4 option is set to M.2 in the BIOS. I encountered some problems during installation. Right now I’m using an adapter instead because the original speed wasn’t reaching its full potential.

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11-04-2016, 04:05 AM
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I discovered this problem myself and found a workaround that works. I’m running an Asus Maximus VII Ranger with a Samsung XP941 SSD and Windows 10 as the boot device. Here’s what I learned to achieve it: install the latest BIOS update (v3003) in the BIOS under the Boot section, turn off CSM in the Advanced settings, then set the "PCI Express X4_3 Slot" to M.2 Mode. This ensures proper detection of your M2 drive. With these adjustments, Windows UEFI boot is ready. Using an i7-4790 CPU and enabling fast boot, I can start the system and log in—including entering my password—in just 10 seconds, which is quicker than any machine I’ve seen before Smile
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Gtroyer
11-04-2016, 04:05 AM #5

I discovered this problem myself and found a workaround that works. I’m running an Asus Maximus VII Ranger with a Samsung XP941 SSD and Windows 10 as the boot device. Here’s what I learned to achieve it: install the latest BIOS update (v3003) in the BIOS under the Boot section, turn off CSM in the Advanced settings, then set the "PCI Express X4_3 Slot" to M.2 Mode. This ensures proper detection of your M2 drive. With these adjustments, Windows UEFI boot is ready. Using an i7-4790 CPU and enabling fast boot, I can start the system and log in—including entering my password—in just 10 seconds, which is quicker than any machine I’ve seen before Smile

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