Solved How to install Windows 8.1 in UEFI mode with bootable dvd

Jesper

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How to install Windows 8.1 in UEFI mode with bootable dvd?

Hello All;)

I have original ISO file from MSDN website - it is Windows 8.1 Update 1 Enterprise (x64) MSDN version with Slovak language interface.
I´m create a bootable DVD (Verbatim DVD-R 4,7GB) in program ISO2Disc. This ISO I would like to install on to my system , more details about my pc - see my system specification. My motherboard is MSI Z77 Mpower with latest version UEFI - BIOS 17.12

I have a few question about installation a new windows 8.1 in uefi mode:

-what a bootable media is better ? I think USB stick or DVD disc
-what the function in the BIOS I must turn on or off, I mean the fast boot or memory fast boot
-UEFI mode is better then LEGACY mode ?

I have a bootable DVD Parted Magic , it is good Partition Manager. I must change MBR format to GPT - only GPT is supported format for UEFI , is it rue ? So , now i should format all disc inside my pc (secure erase for ssd disc and wipe for hhd). I can create NTFS partition with GPT format and aligned to 1204MB for all solid state discs and HDD. I can do this ?

I´m sorry for my english. I try to understand me. Thank you for all the helpful advice.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 PRO x64bit (update 1)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3770K Revision E1/L1 @3,9GHz 4C/8T
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77 Mpower BIOS Ver. 17.12
    Memory
    (4x4) 16GB RAM 1866MHz CL11 Corsair White Vengeance Low Profile 1.350V
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 WAY SLI x EVGA GTX 780 SuperClocked ACX (default clocks)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek AC 898
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC i2369VM IPS LED LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p (75Hz)
    Hard Drives
    2x SSD Samsung 840 PRO 120GB
    HDD WD Caviar Black 750GB
    PSU
    SuperFlower LEADEX 80 Plus Platinum BLACK 1000W
    Case
    Bitfenix Colossus Venom Window
    Cooling
    Cooled by Phanteks and Bitfenix
    Keyboard
    E-Blue TypeX
    Mouse
    Genius X-G510
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox Ver. 30.0
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Ver. 7.0.317.4

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
UEFI mode is better then LEGACY mode ?

Secure Boot only works in UEFI Boot Mode, when you enable Secure Boot in your PC's UEFI firmware (BIOS) settings.

Secure Boot protect users from rootkits and other low-level malware attacks by blocking unauthorized (non-signed) executables and drivers from being loaded during the boot process.

what the function in the BIOS I must turn on or off

Windows 8 Feature: Enabled
MSI Fast Boot: Enabled
Secure Boot: Enabled

and aligned to 1204MB for all solid state discs and HDD.

Not needed. Only in Windows XP (if you use SSD).

I have a bootable DVD Parted Magic , it is good Partition Manager. I must change MBR format to GPT - only GPT is supported format for UEFI , is it rue ? So , now i should format all disc inside my pc (secure erase for ssd disc and wipe for hhd).

If you clean your hard disk at the command prompt, you do not need to enter the convert gpt command if you do not create new partitions at the command prompt.

But Windows 7/8/8.1 installation should succeed without the clean command.
- Press the correct key to enter the boot menu.
- Select your USB/DVD from the boot menu. Note: You must select UEFI: USB or UEFI: DVD
- If you want to delete the MBR/GPT partition table entry on the Where do you want to install Windows? screen, then you must delete all partitions until you only see Drive 0 Unallocated Space.

Here is more info: Windows 7/8 setup: Installing using Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
Big THX , its absolutelly awesome ! :dinesh: Now i know what i need do.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 PRO x64bit (update 1)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3770K Revision E1/L1 @3,9GHz 4C/8T
    Motherboard
    MSI Z77 Mpower BIOS Ver. 17.12
    Memory
    (4x4) 16GB RAM 1866MHz CL11 Corsair White Vengeance Low Profile 1.350V
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 WAY SLI x EVGA GTX 780 SuperClocked ACX (default clocks)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek AC 898
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC i2369VM IPS LED LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p (75Hz)
    Hard Drives
    2x SSD Samsung 840 PRO 120GB
    HDD WD Caviar Black 750GB
    PSU
    SuperFlower LEADEX 80 Plus Platinum BLACK 1000W
    Case
    Bitfenix Colossus Venom Window
    Cooling
    Cooled by Phanteks and Bitfenix
    Keyboard
    E-Blue TypeX
    Mouse
    Genius X-G510
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox Ver. 30.0
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security Ver. 7.0.317.4
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