How to install Windows on M.2 NVME drive?
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- How to install Windows on M.2 NVME drive? // Hello friends, in this video I'm going to share with you a few tips and tricks on how to get Windows installed on your brand new NVME SSD drive. Before you can do it, you need to follow a few easy steps and it will work with no problem.
The first step, make sure to unplug all other SATA or IDE drives such as HDD, SSD, or Optical drives. This first step might help right away. If it didn't work, go to step 2.
In the second step, turn CSM (Compatibility Support Module) mode off in BIOS in Advanced Settings in Boot Section. This will allow BIOS to work with new memory even if the correct drivers are missing. This usually happens when trying to install the newest NVMe drive on an older motherboard supporting M.2 NMVe.
The third step, change the SecureBoot option to Other OS in BIOS in Advanced Settings in Boot Section.
Hope this video will help you solve those issues with a brand new M.2 SSD not showing up during the Windows installation process or even in BIOS.
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Hello my friend
I'm going to try this tomorrow if it works I'm going to subscribe.
And when I hit the lottery I'll send you $10 million $$$$$
@@KTHKUHNKK I hope you have got it working! Let me know!
@@PulsarTECH
Hey it's Keith
You asked me if I get it going let you know.
No have not got it going yet.
Let me tell you what I tried.
I tried to do a clone of my original SSD 2 my
M.2
I gave up on that.
It got a little too complicated so I canceled it.
So as of now if I could just get Windows on the m.2
I would be happy..
But I have to give it a break for a while because it's burning me out. No Shit. LOL
I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE SO IT IS ALL NEW TO ME.
So perhaps later this evening I will try to get just the Windows operating system on my new m.2
This stuff blows me away.
I will keep you posted.
Keith Kuhn
@@KTHKUHNKK sounds good. I agree it's better to install a complete new fresh copy of Windows then try to clone it, it has enough bugs as is.
But definitely you know the saying: The morning is wiser than the evening!
@@PulsarTECH
Shit if I could just get windows installed I'd be happy.
OMG WHY DOES THIS STUFF HAVE TO BE SO TOUGH FOR ME ?
YOU CAN CALL ME BIRDBRAIN
LOL. KEITH
This is the most helpful thing I’ve seen on this. I’ve been working on this for about 9 hours now and I found this video, instant fix
Great to hear!
Another informative video in series! Cheers)
Thanks for watching!!! More videos to come!
Omg ur such a live saver I was about to buy
harddrive
I'm glad it was helpful to you!
Disconnect all other drives worked for me, thanks!
Glad it helped
I love you so much bro. I thought my computer was not gonna work. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VID 👍🏿
You're very welcome!
Bro I just wanna say I LOVE YOU!!! youre the best!!
You're very welcome Axel, I'm glad it was helpful! Please subscribe for more! 👍😀
Thanks man, I was going crazy trying to figure this out.
No problem 👍 Thanks for your comments. Stay tuned!
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Awesome! Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
This advice helped unblock me, specifically disconnecting all drives, including CD ROMs.
I was trying to use new M.2 SSDs connected via PCIe adapter into x4 lanes as my main drive. The problem was that the Windows USB was saying the drives were unbootable and it wouldn't let me install on them. I tried scouring my UEFI settings to no avail, even the knes you mentioned.
Long story short, by disconnecting all drives, I was able to start the installation process on my M.2 drive. When it came time to reboot, my M.2 wasn't being detected as bootable. I read elsewhere about Clover and installed that on a different bootable USB.
When restating my PC, I booted into Clover, selected the Windows EFI option, and then the install proceeded and finished!
Great, thanks for the update!
Great, thank you very much. This is so helpful!!!
You're very welcome!
woooooow I have this issue. Thank you very much, I saw something like this on Tom hardware website but no videos. Thank you very much
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
Great video, I have the same BIOS (and board, maybe), so this was a huge help! Thanks so much, I am getting my new PC finished now! THANKS!
You are welcome! I'm very glad it was helpful for you! 😃
Very good direction, thank you 😊 🙏 👍
Most welcome 😊 Thanks for your feedback!
You’re a life saver!
I'm glad it was helpful! 👍
Thank you! I’m reinstalling Windows 11 and couldn’t remember how to do this! OtherOS FTW.
You're welcome!
Thank you very much! It helped me.
Glad to hear that!
Thank u so much big help
Hi Antoniel, you're welcome! Glad it was helpful to you! 😀 please sub to my channel to support my channel! Thanks! 👍
Thank you very much...
You're welcome 😊
Thanks bro, me m2 is working now 🎉
Great 👍
Thank you. Installing Windows 8.1 on NVME as we speak. Subscribed.
You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing 👍
Another important thing to check: Make sure the M2 slot you are using is supported by your CPU. I couldn't figure out why the M2_1 slot wasn't reading my drive and nothing seemed to work. Finally when googling about my motherboard, I found that the M2_1 slot is only supported by 11th gen CPUs (my CPU was a 10th gen). I switched to another slot and the drive was detected without any issue.
Thanks for the update. That is one more thing to check to make sure everything is set up properly.
This fixed my problem! Thanks for your comment 👍
@@nathankendall2628 I'm glad it helped! I watched at least 3 videos about M2 drive issues and none of them ever mentioned CPU compatibility.
M2_1 mean NVMe slot?
you are a life saver bro!
OMG!! Thanks a lot. I just disable the CSM mode to install Windows 10. :D
You're very welcome! Appreciate it if you sub to the channel if you haven't yet! Cheers! 👍😀
Worked like a bom thanks
Glad it helped! Hope you enjoy your new NVMe drive. Stay tuned for more helpful and interesting videos on my channel.
Thank you man.
You bet
So both of the M. Two SSDs are showing up on the bios I have the same bios as you, but same thing. It still doesn’t let me download it on to my new m.2
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
launch csm is greyed out on my end. any ideas? Working with an i9, z690 asus hero, wester digital m2 ssd
Thank you thank you thank you!
You are so welcome!
Is there any solution for Amd chip, same problem here
I have a Gigabyte b450 aurous m motherboard. There is no option for "OS Type" so I cannot change my settings to "Other OS".
Any advice? I'm really stuck.
Good day, try to update your Bios to the newest version. Then try first unplugging all other storage devices, and turning CSM mode off.
Also try to click on key management and clear secure boot keys. After Windows installed, you can install default secure boot keys. I hope that helps. Let me know how it goes.
Sir i have problem with my board ASUS PRIME A320M with nvme m.2 ssd for win10. I already follow this video and i enable also the PCIE thing in ADVANCE colomn to appear the m.2 ssd. But i after this, it wont boot and install win10 🥺
does anyone know how to use an nvme ssd as a boot drive on a gigabyte x470 gaming ?
Thank you.
Welcome!
I am having trouble installing windows 10 and constantly getting error 0x800701b1 where it says make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the new installation. The install works fine with my ssd but not nvme
Hi Jerry, thanks for your question. I haven't had that error before on my rig. You should try updating your Bios to the latest version, and in your motherboard manual make sure it supports M.2 NVMe and not just M.2 SATA (sometimes there's a confusion there). If you've done all that then try to follow 3 steps in my video. I hope that helps. Let me know how it works out!
Hi, my NVMe SSD is showing up in my bios, but isn’t there when I am asked where I would like to install Windows 10 to. Any help would be appreciated!
Hello Nathan, have you tried disconnecting the other storage drives before installing Windows on your new NVMe SSD?
It's probably not initialized as a primary partition yet. If you have already installed Windows on a different drive, you can log in and initialize your new NVMe SSD via such programs as Acronis Disk Director, Norton Partition Magic etc. Or if you disconnect the other storage devices on your computer and start the Windows installation process, it will be forced to recognize your NVMe drive as a primary and then you can use Windows Installer included tools to initialize, format and create partitions.
I hope this will help you! Let me know how it goes!
I appreciate it if you subscribe to my channel! Thank you!
Can i instal cracked win10 or win 11 on nvme2 and i5 12400, as prime b660 board?
The "other os" doesn't appear on my asrock motherboard, why is that?
I recently bought the MSI b450 tomahawk max motherboard and put the Samsung 970 EVO NVMe m.2 ssd on it. My BIOS was able to detect the ssd, but when trying to install windows, it appears to not be able to detect that space. I watched the video and for step 3, I was not able to find the option of 'change secure boot option to other OS'. Any suggestions?
Hi Eric Yu, in your case on the MSI motherboard it's a bit different. According to your motherboard's manual download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/mb/E7C02v1.5.pdf on p. 48-49 where it says Windows OS Configuration, you need to set Windows 10 WHQL Support to "Disable" to allow support for other operating systems. Remember to switch it back on to "Enable" after Windows installation is complete.
Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes! I'd appreciate it if you subscribe to my channel! Thanks! 😀
Hey i cant seem to find the other os settings on my asrock b350 pro 4, shold i disable secure boot? Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial! But I still hv one question. I have followed every steps and stucked. after installed windows, I suppose to see my m2 as boot manager however I still cannot see it and can only see my usb flash drive. Anyone experience the same and know how to resolve it?
Hi, if the M.2 drive is recognized but not listed as a boot option, you may need to repair or reinstall the Windows Boot Loader.
Use a Windows installation USB/DVD to boot into the Windows Recovery Environment.
Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Command Prompt."
Run the following commands:
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
Also try disabling Secure Boot and enabling Compatibility Mode if your system is not recognizing the M.2 drive.
Hope it will help!
My motherboard does not have an NVME slot then I plan to use the NVME to Pcie adapter ... the question is, if I use an adapter NVME SSD, can I install Windows ...?
I don't think it will boot from an SSD through NVMe to PCIe adapter but let me know if you will get it to work!
Hello same problem here if you solved tell me please
Instalar windows XP sobre m2 nvme como hacerlo? Alguien sabe?
I followed the steps and installed windows 11 from an USB but when he installation finishes and the pc restarts, it shows the blue screen and it just keeps restarting and showing the blue screen, do you know what can I do so the computer starts windows OK? I have all the other drives disconnected, the only one connected is the m2 🥺 (my motherboard is a rogue strix z-490h)
Hi Sara, when you install Windows on your computer, does it see your M.2 SSD drive? Do you have the internet connection during the installation. You might need to update the BIOS for your motherboard, as Windows 11 is quite new and you might be facing different bug. Try to install Windows 10 & then upgrade to 11 if you want to absolutely go with 11. Hope this helps!
I followed what you said. Disabled CSM. Changed UEFI to other OS.
A feature called "Native NVME support I left on, because there was no instruction in that regard.
Still, Windows 8 installer asks for a driver...
My Bios is ASUS too, but AMD x570 board.
Hi Builder, sorry for the late response. Unfortunately, Windows 8 is one of those operating systems that doesn't have all the drivers pre-bundled and especially because it was released back in 2012 when NVMe wasn't even nearly available yet, that's why it's not having proper drivers to install.
You will need to install Windows 10 or Linux in this case. Let me know how it goes!
@@PulsarTECH Windows 10 is a haunted house, with the ghost of Microshaft changing your settings as they please and even "if your next update *might* be incompatible with some of your software, it will just remove it and install the update"
This is admitted fact and its happened to my windows 10 system several times. I can't and I will not work like that. I turn off wake timers, Microsoft turns them back on - etc etc. I'm not having any of it.
And you CAN install Windows 8 on an nvme drive - you just have to boot windows 10 installer, let it format the hard drive first. I'm sure someone figured out how to get that driver from Win10 and integrate it into a custom Win8 AIO image.
I just don't have a lot of time at the moment. But W10 is out of the question: An operating system should be an obsequious butler, rather than bossing you around - you get that, right? Only Microshaft doesn't...
@@Pharesm True, I'm sure there's a way to do it.
I know you can't turn off updates on Windows 10 anymore, they're mandatory! And many other things...
That's why I have Linux on my channel as well as an alternative. Let me know when you get it done.
Please consider subscribing if you haven't! Thanks! 👍
Windows can not be installed on this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, windows can only be installed on GPT disks.
Hi can I ask, i have A400 kingston m.2 ssd, I tried putting it into the shorter slot for m.2 on my b450 elite aorus and it can't detect my ssd and when i tried putting my ssd in the longer slot beside gpu the board can detect it. Is there any explanation about this issue or i got a broken mother board. Thank you
Hi Jor, no your motherboard should be fine. A400 Kingston is an M.2 SATA SSD. According to your motherboard's manual M2B socket (shorter) on the motherboard only supports PCIe devices when M2A or longer socket can support both SATA and PCIe. That's why your Kingston SSD is not detected in the shorter slot. Hope this helps! Cheers!
@@PulsarTECH Thank you so much, i've seen that image on gigabyte and im confused if i will consider my ssd as sata because im not using sata cable on it haha. Appreciated. Have a good day
@@jorbald1807 you're very welcome, have a nice day as well! And thanks for subscribing if you did! 👍
@@PulsarTECH already subscribed man, hope to see more tips from your channel.
you save my life
No worries!
Hey I’ve got an annoying issue. I do the steps in your video, but when reboot after installing and go to the BIOS, my m.2 drive disappears from the boot options, even though it appears as a storage option in the BIOS itself. Furthermore, I just keep booting back to the install page. Any ideas?
Hi Kipp, yes after the installation process is complete and Windows Installer is ready to reboot the PC, you need to remove the installation media (USB drive or DVD), otherwise the process will start all over again.
Also after you have installed Windows on M.2 drive, you can revert all the settings back e.g. SecureBoot, CSM, connect all devices back.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or if the problem persists!
Thanks for subscribing if you did! Cheers!
@@PulsarTECH I’m having an identical problem trying to install windows 10 on my 980 pro nvme. Iv got a b550m mortar motherboard.
After installing windows on the 980 (only drive in the system), removing the usb, reverting settings, and restarting. It fails to load windows and instead insta boots bios.
I believe my problem is the 980 is only visible in boot priority list when it’s in csm mode but when I revert it back to uefi it disappears from the boot priority list. I don’t know tho Iv been at it for a couple hours no luck
@@adamolivas8426 sorry for a late response. What version of the BIOS do you have? There's a latest version from 2021-02-24. It might fix some issues with the newest PCIe M.2 drives.
Also I have checked your motherboard compatibility with 980 pro and it is on the list so it should work.
When you leave it in csm does it boot into Windows or not?
Let me know!
I have the same problem as these two guys. I was able to download windows on my m.2 ssd, but it is not listed as a bootable drive. Interestingly, if I have my mechanical drive plugged in with an os installed then I am able to dual boot from ssd. If I unplug the mechanical drive then it's back to the bios screen and I'm unable to select the ssd as a boot drive. It is always listed and available as storage. I'm beating my head against the wall at this point. A different thread said something about a EFI partition with a special usb windows installation but I know I didn't have to do that with my first computer that had an m.2.
No other storage devices connected except for my m.2 and my USB with the windows installation. Turned off like you said in the video, installed Windows. After, still is never able to boot to my m.2. Cant find the m.2 in my bios. Even at times when I have found it when I try to boot to it, it says no media present and then boots to my USB again. No clue what to do.
Hi Seiori, have you reverted the settings back to the original after you installed Windows?
@@PulsarTECH Yes, but doing so I can’t seem to find my NVMe to boot to it
@@seiori after you have installed Windows before reverting the settings, does NVMe device show in Boot Priority in the BIOS?
When I do this I get the "Winload.efi not found" error message after the restart on the installation program. What should I do?
Hi Simon, try to leave CSM mode on and disable Secure Boot. Let me know!
@@PulsarTECH then after the restart on the windows installation media it just goes back to the start of the windows i stallation media screen
@@Simon-is2xd , How did you fixed it?
Hey,
I am not able to use my laptop since from last 5 days my laptop is asus rog strix g531
When I power on it it directly open bios utility ez mode and ssd is not detected by bios.
And i am not able to reinstall my window also because it doesn't detect any storage device please help. Me🙏🙏
Hi, when it stopped working what has happened? Have you replaced an m.2 storage device?
Please help! I disabled CSM but when I try and click on secure boot the only option I have when I try to enable it it just says secure boot can be enabled when system in user mode. Repeat operation after enrolling platform key PK. I have no idea what that means but the only other option is to change my secure boot mode from custom to standard.
When I try and launch my Windows 10 flash drive I just get a black screen then it goes to a blank blue screen
Could I try formatting the m.2 on another computer first and then putting it in the new computer?
If this works, I’m subscribing
I hope so, let me know :)
did all the steps and it doesn’t come up in bios? what do i do now
Hi sunbearc, what model motherboard and SSD do you have? Do you have any other storage devices installed on your PC?
I Installed two NVMe M.2 PCI 4.0 on my B550 MOBO, how i can recognize first slot 4.0 to install Windows, and not second slot 3.0? I don't want remove second NVMe now because thermal past.
Are they both the same brand and capacity? Does your motherboard recognize them at the same time??
@@PulsarTECH yes they are same brand and capacity.
@@lorenzoocchipinti9120 if you have 2 identical drives it will be hard to tell which one is in 4.0 slot and which one is in 3.0 as Windows installer doesn't tell you that information as far as I know.
The best solution is to remove the 3.0 drive and after installing Windows reinstall & reapply the paste. I hope this helps! Let me know how it goes! Cheers!
Hello, I have windows installed on an m.2 ssd by Kingston (a2000 1tb) and today my pc booted on bios menu. After I removed and reinstalled the ssd, It worked and booted on windows, but when I restarted my pc, it loaded me again in the bios menu. The m.2 is nowhere inside the bios menu, and it's like it's not even connected.
If I disconnect and connect the m.2 again, it boots in windows for one time only.
What should I do?
My motherboard is MSI B450 Tomahawk Max
Hi Jorgis99, have you updated the BIOS to the latest version? If yes, then try to reset it by removing a small battery on the motherboard for a few seconds. Let me know how it goes!
@@PulsarTECH OK I will do, thanks
@@Jorgis99 did it work?
do I have to unplug all my other drivers (when choosing a driver to install windows on I only have 2 drives 2tb and 1tb and 1tb is my m.2 so I won't mix up drivers)
Yes, first before turning on the computer, unplug all of your hard drives and SSDs, then when Windows installation starts and you get to the step where you need to choose your drive or partition on the drive, it should show your M.2
Otherwise your M.2 might not be visible as you probably have that issue.
Please let me know how it goes! 👍
I think as long as you have one of the new BIOS updates you don’t have to do these steps. I installed Windows to a new NVME drive yesterday and it was fine. No need to unplug all drives. All I did was update the bios beforehand. I’m also using a newer board.
@@gtaatmiami I’ll be using the msi b550 tomahawk and I will be updating the bios to the newest drivers so I guess I won’t need to unplug drivers
@@dannyyoyoyo you should try updating your BIOS as it might solve the current issue.
The problem with my motherboard was that it's not as new and M.2 NVMe support was just released at that time and the M.2 drive that I got was released 4 years later. This method worked fine for me.
Just be cautious updating your BIOS, make sure you have stable power supply and don't turn your PC off before it's complete.
you just save life
Glad it was helpful, thanks for your feedback!
I'm in to panic mode, my m2 doesn't show up on the bios to boot after installing windows 10, I've enabled the options for CMS and Windows UEFI on secure boot as well and... Btw i'm using a Tuf Gaming H310M-Plus and a XPG m2 of 1TB
Another thing, my m2 shows on the nvme controller option, just doesn't show up on the boot list
Hi L.G.Dough, after installing Windows 10, does it boot to WIndows?
@@PulsarTECH I have the same problem the drive shows up in bios I have windows installed it boots straight to bios never boots windows bios doesn't detect any bootable drives and nothing else is connected
@@baconbliss4796 maybe the Windows did not install correctly? Try to reinstall it. Because it the system sees the M.2 drive that means that it's working and compatible. Also if you have multiple drives or USB sticks connected unplug them all and leave only M.2. Let me know how it goes
Man you should enable that XMP mode, your RAM sticks are probably faster than 2133 MHz. If I'm wrong, just forget about it.
I will. Good point. I'l make a short video to compare performance between 2133 MHz and whatever I can increase it to.
@@PulsarTECH it matters most on apus as their video memory is the ram but still should get improvement either way
@@baconbliss4796 I did enable an XMP profile on my computer but even with the standard factory overclocking XMP profile the system is not stable and I get the blue screen quite often. So I have to do it manually to find a stable overclocking state but haven't had a chance to do it yet.
I also think my PSU might be the issue as it's only 650W or maybe it's faulty. But I didn't want to replace it because it still works.
Omg literally exactly what I saw at the end haha
I just built my pc and when I take my m.2 drive out it takes me to the bios but when i put it back in it says reboot I dont know why
Hi Cesar, are you taking out M.2 drive after you have build a new PC and installed Windows on it?
@@PulsarTECH I finished it already I found out that I didnt Install windows
@@Luhcesar.1k good to hear. Enjoy your day & subscribe! 👍😀
Hello.i have similar problems too,no matter what i do it just keeps putting me back on Instalation Windows.Its getting Frustrating.ANy idea whats the problem?
Hi, what is your CPU, M.2, and motherboard model?
@@PulsarTECH I fixed it...Only way was to clone SSD...So i torented Cloner program and thats it.
@@thegiantslayer2330 great to hear
Windows still cannot find storage after all these steps. I have a Asus B660m with 970 evo plus. Bios can see the SSD under Raid but windows installer cannot see it.
Hi, have you updated the BIOS to the latest version from the manufacture website?
Did exactly what u said. Resulted in exactly what you show. But error was, when i reattached my hard drives all brand new, all of them failed. But when i attached sata ssd it ran. Motherboard: asus proart b550 creator. Please help. No sata support for harddrives at all.
Hi, have you reverted the settings after installing Windows? Is it a new PC build out were you adding an M.2 drive?
@@PulsarTECH thanks for the reply. I figured it out myself after 10 hours of troubleshooting. The brand new hdd of seagate and wd were dead on arrival. Attaching them to a friend pc made it obvious. This is something called one in a million case that your ordered brand new hdds from 2 different brands were actually dead. Now everything is working fine. I have attached new hdds and some old too everything is superspeed like FLASH 😎
@@warfaceindiablackburnfire330 great, I'm glad you've got it figured out, that is a rare case indeed! NVMe is lightning fast compared to an HDD. I have a video on my channel where I compared HDD to a M.2 NVMe with a Crystal Disk Mark benchmark and it was like 40x faster 🙂Thanks for your feedback and support 👍
I have a mSI GE62 6QE Apache Pro laptop that came with a 128GB M.2 Sata (1 slot) that is running in UEFI mode (GPT) running on Windows 10 Professional OS. The specs for my mSI laptop can be found at: Specification GE62 6QD Apache Pro | MSI Global - The Leading Brand in High-end Gaming & Professional Creation
The Storage spec: 1 x 2.5" HDD + 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4 / SATA-SSD Combo
I wanted to upgrade the SSD with an EXACT copy of my original Win 10 Pro SSD with ALL of its applications and data so I bought a 480 GB M.2 PCIe (2 keys) that fits in the same slot/key as the old SSD.
I have a SABRENT USB device that was/is used with AOMEI Backupper (and previously Partition Assistant 9.6 to Clone my 128GB SSD C: drive to the SABRENT 480GB SSD F: drive.
I’ve Cloned using the System Clone and Disk Clone methods. In both cases, the 128GB M.2 Sata and 480GB M.2 PCIe SSD’s are set to UEFI (GPT) mode (NOT Legacy MBR mode).
- Both cloning methods had my new M.2 480GB PCIe SSD written with the same 110GB of data but would NOT boot from the SABRENT USB device AND would NOT boot in the internal M.2 Sata slot.
What am I doing wrong? I can’t boot externally from the USB SABRENT with new 480GB PCIe SSD. And I can’t boot of the new SSD in the internal M.2 connector. I believe the AOMEI Backerupper cloning is not creating a Boot Sector on the new larger SSD drive.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
JT
Hi JT, thanks for explaining everything in details, I agree with you and I think it hasn't created a bot loader or it's corrupt. I haven't used any of this software before, so I'm not sure how it performs. I've used Acronis True Image instead. I think it might be just easier to copy all of your data to an external drive and simply install a fresh Windows 10 on your new drive.
whyndownload windows 7 on the usb if i want windows 10 on my pc?
Not sure what do you mean?
I tried all the things whatched many videos but nothing and i dont find csm i have a z390 gaming edge ac pls help and the pc is knew
Hi KoldeX, what M.2 SSD do you have?
Do you have any other storage devices installed in your PC (SATA SSDs, HDDs, Optical drives) and which SATA ports are they connected on the motherboard?
@@PulsarTECH i only have a mp400 ssd m.2 NVMe
@@yxngsoares what port did you install M.2 drive M2_1 (right under CPU) or M2_2?
@@PulsarTECH m2.1 but in mine it is upper the gc
@@PulsarTECH like in settings it says M2_1 Corsiar MP400 (1000... but in boot option #1 it isnt there
I followed this and it's still not detecting . I just bought this new mobo in replacement with my previous biostar a320mh. unlike biostar it's automatic on pcie . but this it is still not detecting. is it because I have to format first my nvme in order to detect? my previous nvme had the windows installed
Hi, usually you do need to format the drive before installing Windows as it will contain booting files from the previous machine. Try to format it first. Does your motherboard see NVMe if the Windows is installed on a different drive?
@@PulsarTECH i just did format it but still it did not detect. I tried each type in the launch CSM such as auto, enable, and then the disabled but still none. my motherboard is asus prime a320m-k
UPDATE: so I found out the reason and that is my processor being not supported because I am using AMD A8 9600
@@aldwinjum7533 I'm glad you have figured it out. Thanks for your update! Please share how you have figured it out? From the motherboard manual or CPU specs? This might help others as well! 👍
@@PulsarTECH someone told me that my processor AMD A8 9600 does not support the motherboard M.2 slots. In the motherboard specs it says
AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon™ X4 Processors :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode)...
so if I use an external pcie card for my M.2 NVME SSD which is Adata SPG SX8200 Pro it detected as a secondary storage device but if I will use the M.2 Slots it will not..so I guess that I need to use ryzen processor at least
If i enable CSM graphic card not work in bios screen why?
And if i disable CSM i can see bios screen in connect hdmi in graphics card
@@Fahad-Aizen I think it's because your GPU is not UEFI compatible. But in this case, it should be the opposite. Anyhow if you can keep CSM disabled and load BIOS then you should try step #1 first and try to install Windows, if it doesn't work, do step #3. Hope this helps! Let me know! 👍
@@PulsarTECH can boot from m.2 without enable CSM?
@@Fahad-Aizen no, I think it needs to be enabled, but it's worth a shot, once you get Windows installed see if it will boot with the CSM off. Change the Secure Boot back to Windows UEFI mode.
Can I install OS from Cd to SSD ?
Hi Alexander, absolutely, the process of installing OS from a CD is pretty much identical to USB.
I did the steps and have the same motherboard but it sends me back to my bios and doesn’t detect any of my storage devices what do I do
Hi Jevan, what M.2 SSD do you have?
Do you have any other storage devices installed in your PC (SATA SSDs, HDDs, Optical drives ect) and which SATA ports are they connected to on the motherboard?
Is your motherboard Asus X99-Pro/USB 3.1?
@@PulsarTECH my ssd is crucial p2 m.2 ssd the motherboard is ASU’s prime b450m-a and usb 3.1 and 3.0 and I have plugged in the usb into the 3.0 port thank u for responding
@@PulsarTECH also my bad I though it was the same
@@jevanwhicker9390 no worries!
Do you have anything plugged into SATA _5/6 ports? According to the manual dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/PRIME_B450M-A/E14212_PRIME_B450M-A_UM_WEB.pdf see p. 1-3, it shares bandwidth with M.2 port. Let me know!
What if there is no CSM menu in boot menu in BIOS?
Hi Jurij, well if you can't find CSM anywhere in the BIOS, it could be that it's not available in your BIOS firmware. Try to install the latest BIOS firmware and search for CSM for your specific motherboard, see if anyone else has the same motherboard. Also you can refer to the motherboard's official manual. Let me know how it goes!
@@PulsarTECH It is very old computer, no more updates for BIOS, checked on manufacturers side. I am trying to boot it via Clover boot throug USB, there are some tweaks to do, I hope i manage to do it eventually.
@@jurijavsenak ok, let me know how it works out!
Windows downloads onto my M.2 SSD however my PC doesn’t boot onto my M.2 SSD. HELP it’s been 3 days
Hi MysteryManGaming, by "downloads" do you mean it installs on your M.2 SSD??
If so maybe your SSD is not set as a boot priority device. You can change it in the BIOS settings in the Boot Priority section. Access BIOS by pressing DEL a few times at the POST screen, go to the Boot section, choose your M.2 SSD as the first boot device.
Let me know how it goes! And subscribe to my channel if you haven't yet! Thanks! 👍
@@PulsarTECH yes I meant installs. Now I also did set the SSD to my main boot drive but it still doesn’t boot to it
@@PulsarTECH instead it says,”Reboot and Select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key.”
@@MysteryManGaming what motherboard and SSD do you have (model #)?
Unfortunately, some motherboards don't support M.2 drives as a boot device.
@@PulsarTECH B450 Tomahawk Max with a WB 500GB M.2 SSD
i did all this but it still does not show up in windows installer Q_Q
Have you tried to update the BIOS on the motherboard?
@@PulsarTECH Haha, yes indeed i have and that indeed fixed the problem Q_Q
Luckily somebody on reddit had the same problem 4 months earlier (same MB and same CPU)
But thanks for commenting, it might help the next idiot like me :)
@@TheRubsi no worries, happy to help. Please sub to my channel. Thanks!
Didn’t work. I can never find my M.2 SSD’s. All it can find is the USB flash drive with Windows 11. I’ve tried everything!
Hi Nick, try another m.2 slot if available, update the BIOS. If possible check this SSD on a different computer. Some motherboard are picky with certain m.2 nvme ssds. Let me know if you find the solution!
What if we can’t get secure boot to enable
Some motherboards don't have that option unfortunately. Try only the first step and see if it works.
@@PulsarTECH I have a Aorus 570x elite Wi-Fi board
@@EliteJCTV hi, I don't access to the Gigabyte motherboard BIOS. But here's what I found about enabling secure boot:
Boot into the BIOS. Security -> Secure Boot.
Check system mode. System Mode select User/Deployed and set “Secure Boot” to enabled. Setup or audit mode: Run “Restore Factory Keys”, switch to “User Mode” Set “Secure Boot” to enabled. Save and exit setup. Hope this will help!
what if the nvme isnt being detected by the bios?
Hi Timothy, there could be many reasons for that. First of all, make sure that you have the latest version of BIOS on the motherboard.
If your motherboard have 2 M.2 slots, refer to your user's manual for information which slot to use, or just try a different slot and see if it works. Let me know how it goes!
@@PulsarTECH same question my BIOS is updated and it is not detecting ssd . What should I do please help 🙏
@@RoadRampageworks what motherboard do you have and what SSD?
@@PulsarTECH i have nvme m.2 1 pcle 1 tb ssd and i don't know about motherboard
@@RoadRampageworks you can check this video how to identify your motherboard ruclips.net/video/XeUWJGP3XiA/видео.html Also need a model for the NVMe drive.
Bro my b450 didn't detect my only nvme while the SATA is unplug, could use some help...
Hi bro, did you check if your motherboard does support M.2 Nvme and not just M.2? There's often confusion there. Also did you try the rest of the steps in the video?
Let me know how it goes
hi there i installed a sata ssd m.2 on my motherboard but its not shwoing up. can you tell me how can i make it work. i did some changes in the bios settings but not sure if thats enough because it never showed up (SATA M.2 SSD) ty
Hi bountygondar, can you please tell me what motherboard and m.2 SATA SSD do you have?
@@PulsarTECH hi, motherboard is gigabyte aorus b460 ac pro and the ssd is Samsung evo 860 sata m.2
@@bountygondar if you have an M.2 SATA drive, according to the manual for your motherboard download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b460-aorus-pro-ac_1001_200716_e.pdf you need to install into slot M2P_SB as it supports SATA, see page 8. Please check that.
Also if you have any other drives connected such as HDDs, SSDs or DVDs make sure they are not plugged into SATA3 0 connector as it will interfere with M.2 slot as well, see page 18.
Let me know how it goes! 👍
@@PulsarTECH heya, I already figured it out. I updated the BIOS firmware to the latest version hence it worked. But thanks so much for the help ☺️ much much appreciated.
@@bountygondar great to hear it has worked out for you! Thanks for your feedback! Cheers! 👍
My bios looks nothing like yours
If it's not Asus then it will look different, every motherboard manufacture has its own unique BIOS interface and a set of settings you can change. Just look for the similar looking words.
Hi, i have a motherboard of b250f with an adata sx8200 pro 256gb ssd. I went through the process in the video and installed Windows on the ssd, the weird part is once i boot up the windows, it will cut off the power within 10 minutes(sometimes 1 min), when i plug in my hdd(old drive), the power cut off even faster. I have an GTX1060 and a 650w power supply, any possible problem can fix?
Adata sx8200 pro 256gb m.2 ssd *
Hi kar poh, it sounds like you have an issue with your power supply. Your power supply is meant to provide power to all of the PC components as well as protecting them from an electrical surge.
Have you done any tweaking in the BIOS previously such as an overclocking?
@@PulsarTECH i don't think so, but my brother May did it before, will update you when i had asked him. But i tried to remove the m.2 ssd and booting up the hdd (old drive), it works perfectly fine.
@@karpoh5595 ok. Please let me know how it goes or if you have any questions!
@@PulsarTECH nope, we never do any tweaking in the BIOS
No luck, my motherboard doesn't reconigze my nvme no matter what I do :/
Hi Carlos, what motherboard and what NVMe do you have?
@@PulsarTECH Hi! I have an Asus Prime B450M-A and a XPG Spectrix S40G 512GB, It has RGB LEDs, which light up but in the BIOS it only says "No NVMe device found", I already did everything you say in the video, unplug every other device, deactivate CMS and change Secure Boot option to Other OS and still nothing :/
@@carlosgonzalezsican5300 try to update motherboard BIOS to the latest version which is 3002 from 2021/03/19 according to Asus website. It shows improved system compatibility. That might help! Let me know how it goes! 👍
@@PulsarTECH I did that before try everything else :(
I think I'll have to ask for a refund because I have no way to test it on another motherboard and if the problem is my motherboard the warranty will not apply
@@carlosgonzalezsican5300 yea if you can not test it on a different computer, it could be faulty and you would never know or maybe not compatible. If you can still return it and get another one I would do that, just pick one from a Device compatibility list on Asus website in support. Let me know!
Hit "Delete" and it'll bring you to Dubaias
bro spit it out or just use your native language and put captions in
This video doesnt explain nothing..👎