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SSD Not Showing Up as Boot Option

l_zheng101
By l_zheng101
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Hey guys. I just installed a new CPU and motherboard into my computer, but when booted into my motherboard's bios, there was no option to use my SSD as the boot drive. Keep in mind that all of my drives were detected. 

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new motherboard likely rejected your current windows install. you'll need to install windows fresh again.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

new motherboard likely rejected your current windows install. you'll need to install windows fresh again.

Will that erase everything I have already stored on my drives currently?

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Just now, l_zheng101 said:

Will that erase everything I have already stored on my drives currently?

Only the SSD. Make sure to unplug your other drives though. Plug in your drives to the old motherboard, back up any files you want, then go back to the new motherboard with the SSD only and reinstall Windows.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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I'd suggest looking at your CSM setting (Compatibility Support Module), which is usually under the "Boot" tab of modern UEFIs. If CSM is disabled then it would prevent you from booting on legacy devices (e.g. MBR partitioned drives). 

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5 hours ago, SPARTAN VI said:

I'd suggest looking at your CSM setting (Compatibility Support Module), which is usually under the "Boot" tab of modern UEFIs. If CSM is disabled then it would prevent you from booting on legacy devices (e.g. MBR partitioned drives). 

That still doesn't seem to be working for me. Do I need to reboot back into the BIOS? Nvm, I got it. Thanks for the help.

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