New Windows setup installed but keeps restarting. Rog Strix B550-F Gaming Wi-Fi II
New Windows setup installed but keeps restarting. Rog Strix B550-F Gaming Wi-Fi II
I assume you're referring to CSM, just confirming for clarity. In the worst case, I'd contact the retailer or check the RMA to see if they've already accepted it as a defective board. That's the more extreme possibility. You definitely want it to function right away.
It's worth noting a few fixes, though none seem particularly clever. If I couldn't get an RMA, my next move would be to revert to the original board, install the SSD on a W11 drive to clear the M.2, leave it uninitialized, and then switch back to the new board using UEFI and Secure Boot. I'd check if the M.2 is still recognized in a CSM compatibility mode.
Look for someone with an extra M.2 port to handle the cleanup. Disk Manager can also be used for this task.
It might not function, but Windows employs a secure boot procedure to protect against drive swapping or theft by using hardware-generated keys. If you're considering this approach, the most effective way would be to perform the installation and immediately power down once you reach the welcome screen, ensuring no further changes are made to the operating system.