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    HTPC in sig. I formatted the SSD and used Diskpart to setup and align partition. But everytime I go to install windows it says it can't install to that disk. I have the SATA mode set as AHCI. Is there a driver I need to load with Windows?
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  • #2
    Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

    win7 should install everything for you,even in ahci and raid aslong as they are set in bios before windows installation,maybe because you aligned the partition yourself? idk but i think windows aligns it for you
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    • #3
      Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

      IDK either wazza. If worst comes to worst I'll pull the SSD and put it in another machine and set it up. Was just curious if there was something in the Asrock setup I'm missing. First time with this BIOS.
      One boot the drive shows up in the BIOS, another boot it won't and I have to clear CMOS. I've NEVER had to ever clear CMOS on any machine as far as I remember.
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      • #4
        Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

        are you using the latest mb bios?
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        • #5
          Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

          It had 1.60 installed. Far as I can tell that's the latest version.
          Weird. If I clear CMOS and reboot the SSD is found. Once I change from IDE to AHCI and reboot, POOF! it's gone again. and so it goes around and around.
          BTW I did pull out the drive and put in another machine. It looked okay but I let Windows format it again anyway....
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          • #6
            Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

            did you install win7 after you set to ahci in bios? if not it will just hang and loop at start screen,follow this guide or click this reg file if in ide mode,then reboot set to ahci in bios and boot into windows

            To resolve this issue, enable the AHCI driver in the registry before you change the SATA mode of the boot drive. To do this, follow these steps:
            Exit all Windows-based programs.
            Click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
            If you receive the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
            Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
            HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetServicesM sahci

            In the right pane, right-click Start in the Name column, and then click Modify.
            In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
            On the File menu, click Exit to close Registry Editor.

            After this you’ll have to restart your computer, go to BIOS and enable AHCI. When you log in to Windows again, you’ll notice the installation of drivers for AHCI. Another restart will be required to finish the driver installation


            or click this reg file without having to do as above http://cdn.ithinkdiff.com/wp-content...09/05/ahci.reg
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            • #7
              Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

              No, I can't install windows. "Windows can not be installed to this disk. The computer's hardware may not support booting to this disk.Ensure that the disk's controller is enabled in the BIOS menu"
              Same stuff I got before.
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              • #8
                Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                could be a bios issue with that model ssd,i cant think what else you could try,esp seeing that its working fine in another mb,you could pm asrock tsd-emily and see what she has to say
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                • #9
                  Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                  tsd-emily is a member of this forum, you mean?
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                  • #10
                    Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                    Yes, she is the Asrock rep.

                    Are you sure you have the SSD connected to the First Intel SATA Port? Make sure it's not on a Marvell port. Verify with your manual that you are using the Intel ports, and then be sure you are using the first one usually zero or one. Put your DVD drive on the last Intel port.

                    Diskpart should not cause you any issues, unless maybe you did something incorrectly with it? Here's my Diskpart Alignment / Install guidelines. Once you are finished with this, on the Windows 7 Disk selection screen do not create or delete any partitions, simply select/click the already created partition and then click next, otherwise if you create or delete partitions on that screen you will loose the aliment you just set, and windows may or may not align any manually created partitions.


                    Boot to CD, choose repair, then advanced, then command prompt:

                    Diskpart commands to align and create a partition

                    Diskpart >List Disk

                    (Here note the Disk # you want to align and create on based on size of drive, if only one drive then you are fine disk 0 will be the one you need)

                    Diskpart > Select Disk 0
                    (Or other disk number if need be)

                    Diskpart > List Partition
                    (Just to ensure you have the correct disk listed and no partitions are found)

                    Diskpart > Clean
                    (Removes any previous partition table information, and or MBR's)

                    Diskpart > Create Partition Primary Align=1024
                    (To create and align your partition)

                    Diskpart> Format Quick FS=NTFS
                    (To Quick format-NTFS)

                    Diskpart > List Partition
                    (To check partition was created properly and aligned)

                    Diskpart > Active
                    (To set partition Active for OS Install)

                    Diskpart > Exit

                    Done!

                    Clean and simple for those who have only one disk connected and need no explanations

                    Diskpart > Select Disk 0
                    Diskpart > Clean
                    Diskpart > Create Partition Primary Align=1024
                    Diskpart > Format Quick FS=NTFS
                    Diskpart > List Partition
                    Diskpart > Active
                    Diskpart > Exit

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                    • #11
                      Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                      I couldn't find her in the listing.
                      LSD, this board only had 2 SATA III ports. The SSD is plugged into SATA-0.
                      I already followed your Diskpart guide from another thread, everything looks OK but windoze still says it can't find a partition to install to.
                      I even pulled the SSD and put in another machine and had no problems with it being recognized as formatted NTFS.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                        sorry i should have linked you

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                        • #13
                          Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                          I'm about ready to get a B.F.H. LOL. This thing is trying my patience.
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                          Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
                          Seasonic Platinum 1000w custom fabbed/sleeved psu wiring by me

                          Wifes: Z77X-UD5H / 3770K w/c with Raystorm copper block & 2 Rads/ Kingston HyperX RAM / Switch 810 case/ PowerColor AX7950 w/EK block
                          HTPC: Z68 Pro3 M / 2105

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                          SOLD:Z87X-UD5H /4770K

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                          • #14
                            Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                            Finally, Windows is installing. What a PITA.
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                            Dual Aquaero 5 Pro controllers for pumps & fans / FC9 for led's only 2xD5 pwm w/Bitspower tops - MCP35x2 - 3x480 rads/1x240 rad/AP15 fans / EK supremcy
                            Seasonic Platinum 1000w custom fabbed/sleeved psu wiring by me

                            Wifes: Z77X-UD5H / 3770K w/c with Raystorm copper block & 2 Rads/ Kingston HyperX RAM / Switch 810 case/ PowerColor AX7950 w/EK block
                            HTPC: Z68 Pro3 M / 2105

                            SOLD:Z97X-UD5H /4790K/F11b mod BIOS/[email protected] 4x4GB Kingston Genesis KHX24C11X3K4 2400 RAM 11-13-13-30
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                            • #15
                              Re: Installing Windows on SSD problem

                              what did you do? think it might have been loose connection? those ssd's dont let you clip in the sata cable
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                              Samsung Green(MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB @2133mhz 9-10-10-21-1t 1.55v
                              Thermalright Silver Arrow Cpu Cooler
                              1xSamsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD windows 8.1 pro 64bit
                              1xSamsung f4 HD204UI 2tb hard drive Storage
                              Powercolor 7970 3gb V3 @1150mhz core/1700mhz mem,1.150v Accelero aftermarket air cooler 55c max
                              Razer Lycosa Keyboard
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                              Lite-On iHAS124-19 24x Sata DVDRW
                              K-World Hybrid DVB-T 210SE Digital T.V Card
                              L.G E2260V L.E.D 1920x1080 Monitor
                              Xfx Pro 750w silver rated Psu 80+
                              Fractal Arc Midi Case

                              http://i38.tinypic.com/14myvfa.jpg x58 ud5 <=3.8ghz + 4.2ghz Overclock Template!!
                              http://www.youtube.com/user/warren304#p/u Visit Me On Youtube

                              Lots Of Gaming Videos With X58 Ud5 System And Gpu On My Youtube Channel!!
                              Just Uploaded New Battlefield 4 Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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