Perform a fresh Windows 8.1 setup with a clean installation of CK on the initial boot screen.
Perform a fresh Windows 8.1 setup with a clean installation of CK on the initial boot screen.
I'm going through a clean install on my new rig and it's stuck on the loading splashscreen with the wheel spinning. Here are the specs: http://speedcap.net/sharing/files/7b/1b/...8c4f5e.png This is what the screen looks like, not my photo.
Consider using a USB installation method. Get the tool to create the installer here.
It requires a significant amount since it's essentially installing a minimalized version of the operating system into memory.
I had to pause it around the 20-minute mark since I needed to leave. It’s been running again for about 20 minutes now. Any guess on how long to wait?
EDIT: Checking the debug LED, codes were flashing 33 and 34. The manual says 32–36 means early CPU initialization—this sounds normal.
I handled it myself. I changed to UEFI and it functioned immediately.