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Hi there, this is my first post. I have a problem that perhaps you can help me solve.
I have just complete a new system build, with specs below. It powers up fine and before adding graphics & audio cards I am attempting to install Win 8 Pro 64 bit OEM to a Vertex 4 SSD. With the Win 8 DVD in the drive the installation proceeds normally through the initial setup screens (location data, product key entry, licence terms agreement, etc.). For installation type I select Custom (rather than upgrade) and select my SSD drive, which is the only drive I have connected during the install. From there Windows appears to install normally through the following steps:
# Copying windows files...
# Getting files ready for installation...
# Installing features...
# Installing updates...
There is a reboot after "installing features" is completed and another when "getting devices ready" reaches about 40%. However after this reboot the installation appears to completely stop. The PC is still running but there's no sound coming from the optical drive and the monitor goes into power saving mode.
I did some Googling and found reports where this may happen. The advice was wait for 2 hours and reboot to the Win 8 welcome screen. Apparently sometimes the installation may proceed in the background. I was sceptical but nonetheless waited for two hours and rebooted but there was no sign of Windows. I can only access the BIOS if I'm quick enough or otherwise the monitor goes blank as it enters power saving. There’s not even a message to reboot to boot media.
In another website it is mentioned that for installing Win 8 on an SSD I have to change the SATA mode to AHCI in the BIOS. I checked the BIOS and it is already set to AHCI.
Yet on another website the advice was to remove all nonessential hardware during the installation. The only hardware I have connected apart from the motherboard is UB mouse and keyboard.
I have actually repeated the installation 4 times now with the same result. I suppose it is possible that it is a hardware problem but I'm 100% certain everything is connected up correctly.
Any and all advice is most welcome.
System Specs:
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# Intel Core i7 3770 processor
# Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB motherboard
# G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB DDR3 memory
# ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card
# Sapphire Radeon HD7870 2GB GHz OC Edition V2 graphics
# Corsair HX-750 V2 80 PLUS Gold poer supply
# LG BH14NS40 14X BD-R optical drive
# Fractal Design Define R4 case
I have just complete a new system build, with specs below. It powers up fine and before adding graphics & audio cards I am attempting to install Win 8 Pro 64 bit OEM to a Vertex 4 SSD. With the Win 8 DVD in the drive the installation proceeds normally through the initial setup screens (location data, product key entry, licence terms agreement, etc.). For installation type I select Custom (rather than upgrade) and select my SSD drive, which is the only drive I have connected during the install. From there Windows appears to install normally through the following steps:
# Copying windows files...
# Getting files ready for installation...
# Installing features...
# Installing updates...
There is a reboot after "installing features" is completed and another when "getting devices ready" reaches about 40%. However after this reboot the installation appears to completely stop. The PC is still running but there's no sound coming from the optical drive and the monitor goes into power saving mode.
I did some Googling and found reports where this may happen. The advice was wait for 2 hours and reboot to the Win 8 welcome screen. Apparently sometimes the installation may proceed in the background. I was sceptical but nonetheless waited for two hours and rebooted but there was no sign of Windows. I can only access the BIOS if I'm quick enough or otherwise the monitor goes blank as it enters power saving. There’s not even a message to reboot to boot media.
In another website it is mentioned that for installing Win 8 on an SSD I have to change the SATA mode to AHCI in the BIOS. I checked the BIOS and it is already set to AHCI.
Yet on another website the advice was to remove all nonessential hardware during the installation. The only hardware I have connected apart from the motherboard is UB mouse and keyboard.
I have actually repeated the installation 4 times now with the same result. I suppose it is possible that it is a hardware problem but I'm 100% certain everything is connected up correctly.
Any and all advice is most welcome.
System Specs:
--------------------------------------------
# Intel Core i7 3770 processor
# Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB motherboard
# G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB DDR3 memory
# ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card
# Sapphire Radeon HD7870 2GB GHz OC Edition V2 graphics
# Corsair HX-750 V2 80 PLUS Gold poer supply
# LG BH14NS40 14X BD-R optical drive
# Fractal Design Define R4 case
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 Pro OEM 64-bit
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Component Hybrid
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz Quad-Core
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H-WB (WiFi)
- Memory
- G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-1600C9D-16GXM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Sapphire Radeon HD7870 2GB GHz OC Edition V2
- Sound Card
- ASUS Xonar Essence STX
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U2311H 23"
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 4 256GB (boot)
- PSU
- Corsair HX-750 V2 80 PLUS Gold
- Case
- Fractal Design Define R4 Titanium Grey
- Cooling
- Stock CPU fan, 3 x Fractal Design Silent Series R2 140mm
- Keyboard
- Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
- Mouse
- Logitech Wireless
- Internet Speed
- 2 MB/Sec
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Win 8 stock
- Other Info
- My first computer build!