New hard drive without operating system

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InsygniaS
Member

09-25-2023, 06:28 AM

I purchased a fresh hard drive for my laptop. When I turn it on, it won’t enter BIOS. Dell told me the new drive has no operating system installed. Can I still boot without one? Perhaps using a USB or CD? My machine is a Dell Inspiron 15. I’m thinking about leaving a service tag, but I’m worried about safety.

InsygniaS

09-25-2023, 06:28 AM #1

Dementus
Member

09-26-2023, 12:25 PM

USB or CD drive could be used. When your preferred operating system installation media is available, place it in the device and power on; choose it during the BIOS setup to start the installation.

Dementus

09-26-2023, 12:25 PM #2

USB or CD drive could be used. When your preferred operating system installation media is available, place it in the device and power on; choose it during the BIOS setup to start the installation.

LowPingPlayer
Member

09-28-2023, 08:40 AM

Check if the system operates without the USB connection and see if any alternatives can be used.

LowPingPlayer

09-28-2023, 08:40 AM #3

Check if the system operates without the USB connection and see if any alternatives can be used.

Russin
Member

161

10-16-2023, 09:45 AM

Install the operating system directly onto the storage device, enabling booting without a USB drive.

Russin

10-16-2023, 09:45 AM #4

Install the operating system directly onto the storage device, enabling booting without a USB drive.

Adralym
Junior Member

10-16-2023, 03:18 PM

After installing your operating system on the hard drive, the USB device becomes unnecessary.

Adralym

10-16-2023, 03:18 PM #5

After installing your operating system on the hard drive, the USB device becomes unnecessary.

Kay_macedo
Member

10-16-2023, 04:58 PM

I'll attempt to start from a USB drive, then confirm it's resolved.

Kay_macedo

10-16-2023, 04:58 PM #6

I'll attempt to start from a USB drive, then confirm it's resolved.

X_Luna_Playz_X
Member

10-26-2023, 09:57 AM

Ensure the USB drive is formatted correctly for booting.

X_Luna_Playz_X

10-26-2023, 09:57 AM #7

Ensure the USB drive is formatted correctly for booting.

FrostyMcrostie
Junior Member

10-28-2023, 08:34 PM

Suggest using the official site for creating the bootable disk. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10

FrostyMcrostie

10-28-2023, 08:34 PM #8

Suggest using the official site for creating the bootable disk. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10

BoyYahoo
Junior Member

11-03-2023, 09:15 AM

I nearly managed to set up Windows 10 via a USB drive. There isn’t a choice of installation media available. I replaced the existing hard drive, which should mean it’s in good shape.

BoyYahoo

11-03-2023, 09:15 AM #9

I nearly managed to set up Windows 10 via a USB drive. There isn’t a choice of installation media available. I replaced the existing hard drive, which should mean it’s in good shape.

Jan_Damz
Member

180

11-03-2023, 05:02 PM

#10

To enable the Windows installer, you need the RAID/AHCI drivers. Otherwise, adjust your BIOS settings to turn off RAID-AHCI mode. Obtain the drivers from Dell’s support site for your laptop model, save them to a separate USB drive, and use the "Load Drivers" option during installation to recognize your hard drive. If you disable RAID-AHCI in BIOS, the new drive should appear unless it’s faulty, in which case verify its presence in the BIOS menu first.

Jan_Damz

11-03-2023, 05:02 PM #10

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