Operating system runs on SSD yet starts from HDD storage device
Operating system runs on SSD yet starts from HDD storage device
Dear Forum, I recently assembled a PC with these parts: CPU: i7 5820k RAM: 16GB Corsair LPX Mainboard: Asus X99-A USB 3.1 SSD: Samsung EVO 500GB HDD: WD Red 4TB. I began installing Windows by choosing the correct drive for installation, which was my SSD. The installation completed successfully but encountered an issue. I accessed the BIOS to adjust the boot order, placing my SSD first and the HDD second (since Windows was installed on the SSD). I saved all settings and attempted a reboot, but it immediately returned to the BIOS. When I selected the HDD as the primary boot device, the PC started working properly without problems. In summary: Windows 10 installed on SSD, which became the active drive. The conclusion is that the system didn't boot from the HDD. Also, I think the boot time is quite slow for a system using an SSD. A friend built a similar setup and it boots in about 10 seconds, while mine takes around 40! What’s going on here? I’m completely confused and don’t know what I did wrong or how to fix this. Thanks in advance!
Start from scratch on the SSD. Reinstalling Windows will require only the SSD in the system, prompting the installer to generate a fresh bootloader there. This usually happens if an HDD was present during setup, causing Windows to rely on the HDD's bootloader and view the SSD installation as a backup.
Clicking "repair" will not delete or format your SSD data; it aims to fix issues without wiping everything.
Yes, you can transfer the bootloader and partition from your HDD to the SSD without formatting either drive.
It attempts to fix your Windows setup by adding a bootloader, which resolved the issue I experienced with a missing one during an SSD installation.
I don't think the repair method will include a bootloader for that setup. The missing component might not be added this way.