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alright, for some magical reason after the 3rd flash, it works. thanks for the help

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so i'm trying to install freenas, i have already made a usb install drive using win32imager however when i plug into my nas to install it, it doesn't boot to the nas and goes straight into bios.

 

i'm using a asus z97i-plus

any one have any idea why?

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Have you set the correct boot priority?

yes

i7-4790k | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | MX100 256gb     | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 White
G3258    | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | 4 x 3TB WD Reds | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 Black

i7-965EE | Rampage II Extreme | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | CM M2 700w | Sapphire Nitro 380 4GB

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Maybe something is wrong with the usb install drive

i'm using a brand new usb stick tho.

do i need to disconnect all my drives before installing?

the freenas forums can't load at all so i'm pretty stuck

i7-4790k | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | MX100 256gb     | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 White
G3258    | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | 4 x 3TB WD Reds | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 Black

i7-965EE | Rampage II Extreme | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | CM M2 700w | Sapphire Nitro 380 4GB

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I'm not familiar with the Asus bios but I do have a few suggestions regardless. Check in your boot menu to see if the flash drive even registers on your board, if it doesn't register or boot properly try another usb port or another drive. Also check to see if USB boot is enabled or not, this is an option on some motherboards but not on others so don't be surprised it the option is not there. It also wouldn't hurt to re-install your boot image to the drive after a quick format.

I've built 3 PC's, but none for myself... In fact, I'm using an iMac that my dad bought for me as my desktop. Awkward...

Please don't say "SSD drive." By doing so, you are literally saying "Solid State Drive Drive" and causing my brain cells to commit suicide. The same applies to HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express).

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I'm not familiar with the Asus bios but I do have a few suggestions regardless. Check in your boot menu to see if the flash drive even registers on your board, if it doesn't register or boot properly try another usb port or another drive. Also check to see if USB boot is enabled or not, this is an option on some motherboards but not on others so don't be surprised it the option is not there. It also wouldn't hurt to re-install your boot image to the drive after a quick format.

i have enabled usb boot, and also the drive shows up in my bios. i'm currently reimaging the usb drive to see it it helps.

i7-4790k | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | MX100 256gb     | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 White
G3258    | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | 4 x 3TB WD Reds | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 Black

i7-965EE | Rampage II Extreme | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | CM M2 700w | Sapphire Nitro 380 4GB

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alright, for some magical reason after the 3rd flash, it works. thanks for the help

i7-4790k | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | MX100 256gb     | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 White
G3258    | Asus Z97i-Plus     | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | 4 x 3TB WD Reds | Seidon 120XL | Silverstone SFX 600w Gold | Node 304 Black

i7-965EE | Rampage II Extreme | Kingston HyperX Fury 16gb | CM M2 700w | Sapphire Nitro 380 4GB

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