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Windows doesn't recognize your HDDs for installation.

Windows doesn't recognize your HDDs for installation.

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packerfarr
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09-21-2016, 09:37 PM
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I'm updating my setup as problems keep popping up. Reformatting usually helps, but I'm running into a specific problem. When I reach the installation window asking where to install Windows, it tells me I need drivers and won't show my drives—specifically the SSD and HDD connected via Intel SATA3 ports. I try browsing for them, and suddenly they appear ready for use. Still can't install them despite seeing them listed. This happened before when a RAID card was installed, but turning it off resolved it. Now it's uninstalled, so maybe it's not the issue. System details: MSI Big Bang Xpower II Intel 3930k 4 x 8GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz 3 x XFX R7970 Black Edition XFX 1050W Pro Series PSU Samsung 830 256GB SSD for OS WD 2TB Black for storage.
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packerfarr
09-21-2016, 09:37 PM #1

I'm updating my setup as problems keep popping up. Reformatting usually helps, but I'm running into a specific problem. When I reach the installation window asking where to install Windows, it tells me I need drivers and won't show my drives—specifically the SSD and HDD connected via Intel SATA3 ports. I try browsing for them, and suddenly they appear ready for use. Still can't install them despite seeing them listed. This happened before when a RAID card was installed, but turning it off resolved it. Now it's uninstalled, so maybe it's not the issue. System details: MSI Big Bang Xpower II Intel 3930k 4 x 8GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz 3 x XFX R7970 Black Edition XFX 1050W Pro Series PSU Samsung 830 256GB SSD for OS WD 2TB Black for storage.

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SnifePvP
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09-22-2016, 03:36 AM
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I think I'm a bit confused... Connecting to a USB 3 port resolved the issue, but using USB 2 fixed it again.
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SnifePvP
09-22-2016, 03:36 AM #2

I think I'm a bit confused... Connecting to a USB 3 port resolved the issue, but using USB 2 fixed it again.