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Optimal method to integrate a USB drive into UEFI for installing Windows 11 on a new PC using an MSI motherboard.

Optimal method to integrate a USB drive into UEFI for installing Windows 11 on a new PC using an MSI motherboard.

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WhosCooper
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03-03-2021, 12:15 AM
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I'll be utilizing a window installation media file.
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WhosCooper
03-03-2021, 12:15 AM #1

I'll be utilizing a window installation media file.

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Black404
Junior Member
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03-03-2021, 09:25 PM
#2
media production software. Visit https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 for details.
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Black404
03-03-2021, 09:25 PM #2

media production software. Visit https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 for details.

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xXFirewitherXx
Posting Freak
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03-04-2021, 06:18 AM
#3
A USB drive with 16GB or more is acceptable. Use the provided tool to create your installation media. No further steps required.
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xXFirewitherXx
03-04-2021, 06:18 AM #3

A USB drive with 16GB or more is acceptable. Use the provided tool to create your installation media. No further steps required.

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jamesmader1993
Member
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03-05-2021, 08:18 PM
#4
Sufficient storage is available. The ISO size is 4.15 GB, which fits within the 8GB requirement. End of version 21, but growth hasn't increased significantly.
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jamesmader1993
03-05-2021, 08:18 PM #4

Sufficient storage is available. The ISO size is 4.15 GB, which fits within the 8GB requirement. End of version 21, but growth hasn't increased significantly.

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NrSix
Member
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03-05-2021, 08:24 PM
#5
Confirming the requirement is for UEFI USB at 30 seconds
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NrSix
03-05-2021, 08:24 PM #5

Confirming the requirement is for UEFI USB at 30 seconds

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Taylor_Howlz
Junior Member
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03-07-2021, 02:05 PM
#6
The tool will format the USB as needed.
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Taylor_Howlz
03-07-2021, 02:05 PM #6

The tool will format the USB as needed.

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shapedballon40
Junior Member
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03-23-2021, 08:59 PM
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I put Windows in place and verified the USB's disk partition type remained MBR instead of GTP (UEFI).
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shapedballon40
03-23-2021, 08:59 PM #7

I put Windows in place and verified the USB's disk partition type remained MBR instead of GTP (UEFI).

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Itz_Seby_PvP
Member
102
03-24-2021, 11:48 AM
#8
To start using UEFI, you need to configure your BIOS as UEFI. If you stick with CSM/legacy (as in both), you'll get two boot choices: one for UEFI and another for legacy. Installing Windows 11 requires the UEFI bootloader.
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Itz_Seby_PvP
03-24-2021, 11:48 AM #8

To start using UEFI, you need to configure your BIOS as UEFI. If you stick with CSM/legacy (as in both), you'll get two boot choices: one for UEFI and another for legacy. Installing Windows 11 requires the UEFI bootloader.

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Exoticmonkey24
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04-04-2021, 02:16 AM
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Ensure the USB stick is properly connected and matches the setup for OS installation on your fixed/boot drive. For Windows and GPT partitioning, refer to Microsoft's guidance. Make sure UEFI boot is activated on your motherboard, as noted in their instructions. They also provide steps to convert a drive to GPT format.
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Exoticmonkey24
04-04-2021, 02:16 AM #9

Ensure the USB stick is properly connected and matches the setup for OS installation on your fixed/boot drive. For Windows and GPT partitioning, refer to Microsoft's guidance. Make sure UEFI boot is activated on your motherboard, as noted in their instructions. They also provide steps to convert a drive to GPT format.