New installation of boots works with BIOS but fails to start Windows?
New installation of boots works with BIOS but fails to start Windows?
I recently assembled a new PC with the following components:
Mbd: MSI Z790 Gaming Pro
CPU: i5-13600kf
RAM: 32GB G Skill Ripjaw S5 6000
SSD: Lexar 2GB M.2 NVMe
PSU: EVGA 750BP
The system will boot and enter BIOS without ever loading into Windows.
I have an NVMe Lexar 2GB SSD in the M2 slot 1, using a clone of an active drive.
I've updated the BIOS and attempted to load default settings, but it still jumps straight to the BIOS screen.
I've re-seated the memory, swapped sticks, left one stick out, yet nothing happens.
The BIOS only displays the memory as 4800, not 6000, so I'm unsure why.
I've also tried another clone drive connected via SATA, but it didn't work.
I attempted to boot from a USB drive with a Windows ISO file, thinking I could install a new OS on the NVMe drive, but it still doesn't boot.
The motherboard lights indicate "boot" is green, and no other lights are illuminated.
I'm not sure what to do next; I've tried what seems like the simplest solution, but I need assistance.
I suggest beginning with a securely erased NVMe drive — you cannot simply clone a drive to install a new system. Perform a fresh installation via a USB stick.
The base memory spec for 4800 is defined before applying the XMP setting in the BIOS.
If you possess an ISO file for your Windows version, Rufus (free software) can generate a bootable drive on another computer.