Windows requires a separate Windows setup on a different SSD to start.
Windows requires a separate Windows setup on a different SSD to start.
I experienced an unusual problem. I installed Windows on a M.2 drive without connecting any other hard drives initially, ensuring stability. After installation, everything worked smoothly for several months. Once I reformatted one of the drives, I began encountering BSODs during startup. Two distinct errors appeared: "Windows 10 kmode not handled error" and an unknown loader issue. Fortunately, I had cloned the drive a few days prior and tried booting from it, which resolved the problems. After formatting another drive and installing a fresh Windows version, the PC started working again. However, removing the freshly installed drive caused the BSOD to reappear. This situation raises concerns about potential motherboard issues, especially with the Aorus Elite WiFi X570 board, which some users report facing similar complications. I’ve also updated the BIOS, but it has led to instability and random crashes. Reverting to a two-year-old BIOS fixed the problem, restoring stability. All drivers were up to date until the drive formatting caused the issues. It’s challenging to explain the situation clearly.
Occasionally the BIOS detects the previous bootloader after reinstalling disks, and begins utilizing it. If you don’t rely on it, clear all partitions from old setups once you obtain the necessary files and reformat them. Removing other drivers and resetting the BIOS should allow it to locate the NVMe version again and load properly.
Thank you for your message. I’ll consider trying it later. The drive I worked on last year had Windows installed and was previously formatted, which made me unsure if a bootloader was still present. For resetting the BIOS, I attempted this while trying to fix issues but faced no progress and couldn’t even enter safe mode due to a BSOD.