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Transferred M.2 drive to the updated computer, notifying about inserting or choosing boot media.

Transferred M.2 drive to the updated computer, notifying about inserting or choosing boot media.

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koolman788
Junior Member
42
09-01-2020, 11:54 PM
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Good morning everyone, I’ve transferred my Samsung 850 Evo M.2 drive to a new system and am encountering an insert or select boot media error. This appears to be the drive with W10 installed, which has always been my primary boot device without any problems. I’m struggling to figure out why it’s not working—though it shows up in the BIOS and is listed first in the boot sequence, yet nothing happens. It’s the same when I press F11 and select it before the error appears. Here are the PC details: Original PC: Asus Maximus VIII motherboard 16GB RAM, Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti, Intel Core i7-6700K New PC: MSI B460M-A Pro motherboard 16GB RAM RTX 3070 (memory model uncertain), Intel Core i9-10900 (likely), BIOS version MSI Click 5 (black and white variant). I really appreciate any guidance. Thanks ahead, lgd
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koolman788
09-01-2020, 11:54 PM #1

Good morning everyone, I’ve transferred my Samsung 850 Evo M.2 drive to a new system and am encountering an insert or select boot media error. This appears to be the drive with W10 installed, which has always been my primary boot device without any problems. I’m struggling to figure out why it’s not working—though it shows up in the BIOS and is listed first in the boot sequence, yet nothing happens. It’s the same when I press F11 and select it before the error appears. Here are the PC details: Original PC: Asus Maximus VIII motherboard 16GB RAM, Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti, Intel Core i7-6700K New PC: MSI B460M-A Pro motherboard 16GB RAM RTX 3070 (memory model uncertain), Intel Core i9-10900 (likely), BIOS version MSI Click 5 (black and white variant). I really appreciate any guidance. Thanks ahead, lgd

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Dj_104
Member
202
09-02-2020, 08:43 AM
#2
Several motherboards won’t accept an SSD when Windows 10 is already installed. This can be quite frustrating, though you might need to reinstall the OS.
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Dj_104
09-02-2020, 08:43 AM #2

Several motherboards won’t accept an SSD when Windows 10 is already installed. This can be quite frustrating, though you might need to reinstall the OS.

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NightCreeps
Junior Member
35
09-07-2020, 04:11 PM
#3
You have a 3070, but it’s hard to recall its details. If you could afford it, having the name displayed prominently on your memorial would be a great honor.
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NightCreeps
09-07-2020, 04:11 PM #3

You have a 3070, but it’s hard to recall its details. If you could afford it, having the name displayed prominently on your memorial would be a great honor.

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alexagas
Member
210
09-08-2020, 04:42 PM
#4
The previous system was running in Legacy Boot mode.
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alexagas
09-08-2020, 04:42 PM #4

The previous system was running in Legacy Boot mode.

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Schokiiii
Junior Member
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09-08-2020, 08:47 PM
#5
You cannot simply relocate a system drive onto a new PC without proper preparation. Even in such cases, it's still not a good idea.
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Schokiiii
09-08-2020, 08:47 PM #5

You cannot simply relocate a system drive onto a new PC without proper preparation. Even in such cases, it's still not a good idea.

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dasfuss
Member
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09-08-2020, 11:45 PM
#6
I’m considering a fresh setup but wanted to address the problem first for my own peace of mind. The 3070 is an MSI 3070 Ventus 3X OC, and I’m purchasing this PC through work as a pre-owned unit. I wasn’t aware of it until recently, so it hasn’t been a priority in my mind yet. I’m uncertain about the Legacy Boot mode—there was an article suggesting it’s fine to swap it, but I might have missed some drivers. This excitement led me to jump in without fully checking everything.
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dasfuss
09-08-2020, 11:45 PM #6

I’m considering a fresh setup but wanted to address the problem first for my own peace of mind. The 3070 is an MSI 3070 Ventus 3X OC, and I’m purchasing this PC through work as a pre-owned unit. I wasn’t aware of it until recently, so it hasn’t been a priority in my mind yet. I’m uncertain about the Legacy Boot mode—there was an article suggesting it’s fine to swap it, but I might have missed some drivers. This excitement led me to jump in without fully checking everything.

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tinodz
Member
218
09-14-2020, 12:17 AM
#7
never experienced any trouble transferring the operating system between devices. my initial custom-built machine started with an R5 2600 and A320, moved to an X470 using the same R5 2600, then upgraded to an X570 with identical R5 2600 components, eventually reaching the R7 5800X via a Win10 installation—all without issues. Afterward, I reinstalled it for licensing reasons, not because of OS problems.
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tinodz
09-14-2020, 12:17 AM #7

never experienced any trouble transferring the operating system between devices. my initial custom-built machine started with an R5 2600 and A320, moved to an X470 using the same R5 2600, then upgraded to an X570 with identical R5 2600 components, eventually reaching the R7 5800X via a Win10 installation—all without issues. Afterward, I reinstalled it for licensing reasons, not because of OS problems.

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leprincePOSAY
Junior Member
37
09-14-2020, 03:39 AM
#8
Verify SSD presence in BIOS. If missing, consult the new motherboard guide to confirm M.2 slot compatibility with SATA. Ensure CSM is activated under boot settings in the BIOS; disable only if necessary.
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leprincePOSAY
09-14-2020, 03:39 AM #8

Verify SSD presence in BIOS. If missing, consult the new motherboard guide to confirm M.2 slot compatibility with SATA. Ensure CSM is activated under boot settings in the BIOS; disable only if necessary.

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Sufie
Member
51
09-19-2020, 11:40 AM
#9
Appears correctly in the BIOS settings; I've tested it with both CSM and UEFI activated in the BIOS, but no results. I don't have the motherboard manual, so I'll search for it.
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Sufie
09-19-2020, 11:40 AM #9

Appears correctly in the BIOS settings; I've tested it with both CSM and UEFI activated in the BIOS, but no results. I don't have the motherboard manual, so I'll search for it.

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Tico_32
Senior Member
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09-19-2020, 08:07 PM
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You can typically transfer an install drive from one ASUS chipset type to another within the same ASUS lineup. This is how their BIOS identifies disks. When switching between different vendors—like MSI to ASUS or vice versa—it can cause discrepancies in disk recognition, potentially requiring a reinstall unless you enable legacy mode or similar settings. Reinstalling is usually the optimal solution to apply newer drivers while removing outdated support.
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Tico_32
09-19-2020, 08:07 PM #10

You can typically transfer an install drive from one ASUS chipset type to another within the same ASUS lineup. This is how their BIOS identifies disks. When switching between different vendors—like MSI to ASUS or vice versa—it can cause discrepancies in disk recognition, potentially requiring a reinstall unless you enable legacy mode or similar settings. Reinstalling is usually the optimal solution to apply newer drivers while removing outdated support.