Unable to start the new MB and RAM.
Unable to start the new MB and RAM.
I attached images of my current setup: MSI B360M Pro VH MB with 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows; and a newer MSI Z390 Carbon AC MB with 32GB RAM plus an extra 2TB SSD. I moved the older 500GB SSD to slot 2 and the new 2TB SSD to slot 1. I retained the i7-9700K CPU, GPU, power supply, SATA HDD, and SSD, using Windows 10 on M.2 SSD. Now I’m unable to boot into Windows, encountering errors like Status: 0xc0000428 and a failed digital signature check. I’ve used Rufus, Windows installation media, CMOS reset, mac homebrew, and terminal commands, but nothing works. I tried USB bootable ISO, but it keeps crashing with a blue screen and CMOS error. I can’t even access the Windows 10 USB. I’m trying to fix the digital signature via Command Prompt on the bootable USB, though I’m stuck. This is my third attempt, and I just wanted to upgrade my PC for filming.
In BIOS, make sure to adjust the boot options to UEFI first, avoiding LEGACY+UEFI. Once done, you can turn on Secure Boot after saving your settings and restarting into the BIOS again.
Secure boot is active. Testing with USB connected caused a blue screen, while disconnected USB triggered a WinLoad EFI error.
To ensure stability, execute MemTest86 using a bootable USB. Address any RAM problems before proceeding. https://www.memtest86.com/download.htm If tests succeed, consider updating to Windows 10 22H2 (or preferably Windows 11 24H2) on the new SSD. After installation, transfer your files from the old drive to the new one manually—this will require reinstalling your programs.
You need to access the USB drive through a recovery environment or alternate method, then follow the installation steps for your SSD. If you can’t reach the bootable USB, consider using a live USB or booting from another device to install the software.
He’s suggesting you probably need a replacement SSD since the current one is faulty. That’s the right approach—disabling Secure Boot only resolves the problem here.
Determine if you need a new SSD by checking compatibility and performance. The previous Windows 10 SSD worked, but issues may arise if the size or interface doesn't match. Consider swapping the 2TB SSD for a different model, possibly a higher capacity one, and see if it fits better. Your intuition about the top spot is likely correct. Regarding the heat shield, you can try moving it off when switching SSDs, but ensure the new drive fits properly.