Windows fails to start after resetting the BIOS to ideal configurations to undo the overclock adjustment.
Windows fails to start after resetting the BIOS to ideal configurations to undo the overclock adjustment.
SkyNetRising shared their experience about reconnecting the SATA cable after installing Windows via USB. They mentioned that enabling the hot-plug feature for the SATA port was necessary for the installation to proceed properly. They also noted they were willing to risk losing data if it helped the setup.
The hot plug feature lets you detach or connect the HDD after installation. It also enables Windows to recognize the HDD as a removable drive. Could there be a problem with the SATA controller driver because I changed the BIOS settings?
Do you have an additional SATA cable? If yes, consider switching it out. Is the drive Seagate's? If so, download the Seatools bootable utility from the provided link and run it with a USB drive. If the system fails to recognize the drive or displays smart errors, it might be time to replace the HDD.
Additionally, try installing Windows 10 by creating a USB drive using the media creation tool mentioned. Since you have an 1060, it seems suitable for gaming, so opting for Windows 10 could enhance your gaming experience.
Do you have an additional SATA cable? If yes, consider switching to another one. Is the drive from Seagate? If so, download the Seatools bootable utility from the provided link and run it with a USB drive. If the system fails to recognize the drive or displays smart errors, it might be time to replace the HDD. It’s a Seagate Baracuda 1TB model, and I have a spare SATA cable. However, if the issue was with the cable, the BIOS wouldn’t detect the drive initially. Thank you for your assistance—I’ll try running the diagnostic.
I tried the repair using an HDD regenerator, but it kept showing errors overnight until it displayed 'device not ready'. I remember the disk was already at 67% health. I’m confused because Windows crashes right away when the HDD is connected and disappears as soon as I unplug it, only showing the format screen afterward. I’m unsure if the issue is related to the motherboard or the Z77 drives, which are hard to find these days.
You need to get a new hard disk, that hard disk have issues... if there are boot sector error on that drive then what you are facing is normal. You shouldnt keep any data on the drive... the HDD is going to be dead very soon. Get yourself a new drive. You can go with WD Blue 1 TB those are not that costly.