F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, it is feasible to start Windows To Go via USB 3.0 to a PCI-e X1 host adapter using an APDater.

Yes, it is feasible to start Windows To Go via USB 3.0 to a PCI-e X1 host adapter using an APDater.

Yes, it is feasible to start Windows To Go via USB 3.0 to a PCI-e X1 host adapter using an APDater.

C
connorgarant
Junior Member
Find
3
02-18-2016, 06:37 PM
#1
Hello there, I'm trying to run Windows To Go on a motherboard that doesn't support USB 3.0 natively. I want to use an SATA-to-USB 3.0 adapter and an SSD to boot Windows 10 from it. Since the motherboard lacks native USB 3.0 ports, I purchased an external adapter and a spare SSD. I connected the SSD via the adapter and tried to install Windows 10, but the UEFI BIOS didn't recognize the drive. I also tested it on another PC with a USB 3.0 port, which worked fine. Can you help me figure out how to fix this issue? Thank you. Update: I've attached photos of my motherboard and the HBA.
Reply
Reply
C
connorgarant
02-18-2016, 06:37 PM #1

Hello there, I'm trying to run Windows To Go on a motherboard that doesn't support USB 3.0 natively. I want to use an SATA-to-USB 3.0 adapter and an SSD to boot Windows 10 from it. Since the motherboard lacks native USB 3.0 ports, I purchased an external adapter and a spare SSD. I connected the SSD via the adapter and tried to install Windows 10, but the UEFI BIOS didn't recognize the drive. I also tested it on another PC with a USB 3.0 port, which worked fine. Can you help me figure out how to fix this issue? Thank you. Update: I've attached photos of my motherboard and the HBA.

Reply
Reply
D
Drone_947
Member
Find
60
02-18-2016, 07:58 PM
#2
This typically relied heavily on the motherboard itself. Could you tell me which one you're using? I think starting from USB should work fine, but it seems your board can't handle any PCI-E connections.
Reply
Reply
D
Drone_947
02-18-2016, 07:58 PM #2

This typically relied heavily on the motherboard itself. Could you tell me which one you're using? I think starting from USB should work fine, but it seems your board can't handle any PCI-E connections.

Reply
Reply
R
Rony2003
Junior Member
Find
14
02-20-2016, 11:23 AM
#3
The motherboard probably isn’t equipped to manage USB3 cards, making booting from them difficult. When a flash drive is connected, does it appear in the BIOS settings as well?
Reply
Reply
R
Rony2003
02-20-2016, 11:23 AM #3

The motherboard probably isn’t equipped to manage USB3 cards, making booting from them difficult. When a flash drive is connected, does it appear in the BIOS settings as well?

Reply
Reply
S
sydneyyyyyy
Senior Member
Find
396
02-20-2016, 12:36 PM
#4
You can operate it on version 2.0, that’s the lowest requirement. The real point is why you’re choosing W2G instead. If you merely need a Windows setup, you can adjust it within a Linux environment.
Reply
Reply
S
sydneyyyyyy
02-20-2016, 12:36 PM #4

You can operate it on version 2.0, that’s the lowest requirement. The real point is why you’re choosing W2G instead. If you merely need a Windows setup, you can adjust it within a Linux environment.

Reply
Reply
L
louytekj
Member
Find
144
02-20-2016, 04:12 PM
#5
Hello, I was not present. My motherboard is an GA-H61M-DS2 and I have a Transend HBA card. The BIOS on the motherboard is already updated to the latest version. Still, in the UEFI settings it fails to recognize my spare SSD connected via external USB 3 to a SATA adapter. Starting from standard USB2.0 ports works fine.
Reply
Reply
L
louytekj
02-20-2016, 04:12 PM #5

Hello, I was not present. My motherboard is an GA-H61M-DS2 and I have a Transend HBA card. The BIOS on the motherboard is already updated to the latest version. Still, in the UEFI settings it fails to recognize my spare SSD connected via external USB 3 to a SATA adapter. Starting from standard USB2.0 ports works fine.

Reply
Reply
N
NothingAverage
Member
Find
77
02-20-2016, 11:10 PM
#6
Consider using an extra USB 3 flash storage card, insert it into the network interface card, and verify if the UEFI BIOS recognizes the card.
Reply
Reply
N
NothingAverage
02-20-2016, 11:10 PM #6

Consider using an extra USB 3 flash storage card, insert it into the network interface card, and verify if the UEFI BIOS recognizes the card.

Reply
Reply
J
joshwars
Junior Member
Find
44
02-21-2016, 01:59 PM
#7
Confirmed, but it will take a long time... The goal is to verify if the system functions correctly. SSD connection via USB 3 → SATA adapter → Transend USB 3 → PCIE x1 HBA
Reply
Reply
J
joshwars
02-21-2016, 01:59 PM #7

Confirmed, but it will take a long time... The goal is to verify if the system functions correctly. SSD connection via USB 3 → SATA adapter → Transend USB 3 → PCIE x1 HBA

Reply
Reply
S
seomilk77
Member
Find
181
02-22-2016, 06:17 AM
#8
It might be worth exploring, as the motherboard's BIOS doesn't recognize a USB3 controller. Older boards often included built-in USB3 support and could start up from it, but this appears to be a basic model where the necessary software was omitted.
Reply
Reply
S
seomilk77
02-22-2016, 06:17 AM #8

It might be worth exploring, as the motherboard's BIOS doesn't recognize a USB3 controller. Older boards often included built-in USB3 support and could start up from it, but this appears to be a basic model where the necessary software was omitted.

Reply
Reply