Windows 10 installation fails on newly built systems?
Windows 10 installation fails on newly built systems?
Windows installation issues persist despite various attempts. CSM was used first but failed to recognize the SSD or USB, directing me to BIOS. With CSM, both devices were detected, and setup completed upon restart via USB. The system then displayed "no boot loading disk." I set the priority to my SSD from BIOS, which should have resolved it. However, the problem persists. I've tried reinstalling again but still face the same issue. I've been working on this for days—any advice or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Hardware specifications listed.
General tips:
- Turn off Fast boot in BIOS settings.
- Disable Secure boot in BIOS configuration.
- Ensure SATA controller is configured in AHCI mode only (avoid RAID, Intel RST on Intel boards).
- Connect just one drive during Windows installation.
- Before installing Windows, clean the OS drive using diskpart clean method (Shift+F10 to open command prompt).
If issues persist, provide screenshots showing error messages.
Previously, I attempted to reinstall four times using the partition cleaning method, also converted it to GPT format, but both attempts failed. The system specifications are as follows: Ryzen 5 5600x, Gigabyte B550 DS3H AC rev1.7, Crucial P3 M2 500GB, Kingston Fury 2x8 Dual channel 3200, Mag 650BN.
The bios that initiated the boot to my ssd drive were found. I tested both csm enabled and disabled settings, but the result was the same.
Press Shift+F10 to boot from the installation media into command prompt mode.
Run the following commands and observe the output.
Multiple screenshots may be needed to display all steps.
Using diskpart:
list disk
select disk 0
list partition
list volume
detail disk
When the boot device error occurs, restart your system and enter BIOS to check if the boot drive appears in SATA or M.2 slot where possible. Consider updating the BIOS to the latest version. Alternatively, verify that the USB installation key was generated correctly. Were you using Rufus to build the USB installer from the ISO? Is the Windows 10 ISO obtained from an official Microsoft source or a third-party website?
M.2 is supported in Bios, I changed slots, tested two USBs, used Rufus with the ISO tool for creation, also tried the media creation tool with a flash drive. The BIOS isn’t necessarily the latest version, but the motherboard is rev1.7 Ryzen 5000 and includes factory updates to the BIOS. I used an old SATA SSD that came pre-installed with Windows—it works—but that SSD is almost dead, so in a few months my newly built PC might stop functioning.
Yes, you're interpreting it correctly. Windows 10 typically installs in parts and then restarts, after which the BIOS may not locate the bootloader or the boot drive, leading to that specific message. Also, check the Windows 11 ISO and Linux distributions like Mint 21. See if they proceed without issues. Your patience is appreciated as this can be a lengthy troubleshooting process. Try each option step by step.