Updated the BIOS and launched the Windows 10 installation screen.
Updated the BIOS and launched the Windows 10 installation screen.
I’m extremely worried I’ve lost everything. I managed to get the USB in, applied the BIOS update, did the MFLASH, and it finished—now I’m booting into Windows 10. When I try to switch to another drive during startup, none appear. Wow, what happened? I really hope I didn’t just lose all my files. I was using Windows 11 and had a lot of important data there.
You’ve finished the restore process, but you’re worried about losing your data. Make sure to back up any important files before proceeding. If you need further help, let me know what happened during the restore.
We're discussing the type of hardware involved. It seems the update likely reset everything to its original state, but secure boot was active. You might attempt to build a Linux live USB and boot from it to access the drives, which could help with data recovery. This is just a suggestion.
Your system shows the BIOS sets the C drive as the first priority, but after installation it switches to another drive for Windows. This suggests the C drive isn't booting properly. You can try restoring from the last stable BIOS version or checking for firmware updates. To set up a Linux live USB, you'll need to follow basic installation steps—start with downloading the appropriate ISO and guiding through the setup process.
You can revert the BIOS to a previous version using the BIOS flash feature, though you may not retrieve the most recent update after overwriting it. Check the "Windows OS configuration" section in the BIOS settings—there’s information about secure boot status. For more details, refer to page 54 of the MoBo manual. If this isn’t clear, someone with deeper experience might be able to assist.
Secure boot is engaged. It's not recommended to disable it unless necessary. The Linux USB will function as expected, but ensure your system remains secure.
Be mindful of these steps, as incorrect actions might erase your data. Changing the BIOS can reset all configurations. Windows typically won’t start unless settings are restored properly. Updating the BIOS, entering it again, and re-setting should work. Avoid altering restoration features once started. Did you turn on Secure Boot before? It’s usually activated by default with recent BIOS releases. Keeping a Linux backup makes sense at this stage.