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it wont let me install as the driver for my hdd is missing. what do I do?

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

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Just now, Groundedbeef said:

What are you installing and what are you installing it on?

windows 8.1 on a segate 250gb hdd

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

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xD thats the funniest thing i have ever seen, but on a serious note what does it say when you try to install? can i get a picture?

 

 

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1 minute ago, ProKeero said:

xD thats the funniest thing i have ever seen, but on a serious note what does it say when you try to install? can i get a picture?

 

 

like im in the setup of my usb boot... when I go to choose a hdd there is none as the driver is missing. I know this drive works btw

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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1 minute ago, Groundedbeef said:

Is the Drive detected in the bios and what mode is it set to?

checking now

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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3 minutes ago, astranger200 said:

like im in the setup of my usb boot... when I go to choose a hdd there is none as the driver is missing. I know this drive works btw

Try changing the boot options to IDE mode. I don't really know but its a common problem with older hard drives if that helps.

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13 minutes ago, ProKeero said:

Try changing the boot options to IDE mode. I don't really know but its a common problem with older hard drives if that helps.

changed a whole bunch of stuff. we will see what happends :)

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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Just now, astranger200 said:

changed a whole bunch of stuff. we will see what happends :)

Okay, message me when you have the latest news!

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1 hour ago, ProKeero said:

Okay, message me when you have the latest news!

mobo was dead. have a different 775 mobo and its installing great

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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9 minutes ago, astranger200 said:

mobo was dead. have a different 775 mobo and its installing great

Ahh thats great! have fun!

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Just now, ProKeero said:

Ahh thats great! have fun!

bit sad my mobo died tho :(

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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Just now, astranger200 said:

bit sad my mobo died tho :(

Thats true xD RIP

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Just now, ProKeero said:

Thats true xD RIP

ill give you the back story. I went to buy a case and psu yeasterday for 20 bucks. it had that mobo in it and a friking semi modular 500w zalman power supply! (the psu is worth 80 alone)

My rig: r7 1700 @ 3.9/1.35v, 16gb ddr4 3200, assorted rando SSDs, hx 1050, vega 64 1650/1025

MY $75 BUILD https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/576889-the-75-build-log/#comment-7547280

 

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