No Windows Start up after installing a Motherboard.

[Jeff Redders]

Hi Guys - I have a big problem here. I'll try to keep it as simple as poss, here goes. A few days ago I had to get a new MB cos the old one developed a BIOS/Boot problem. I bought an ASRock 775i65G which when I read the Manual with it, Windows 7 wasn't even mentioned in it (I got it off eBay). The only thing I've done is instal it c/w processor, cooler & single channel 1 GB Memory (the 2nd Mem stick will arrive soon for dual channel mode, 2 GB). I put everything back together and the BIOS problem is solved. The only thing is Windows will not start (Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit). It keeps going into Start Help Mode which of course doesn't find or solve the problem. I also have a full OEM system Builder Pack for Win 7 Home. Even with booting from CD it doesn't work. BIOS/POST recognises my primary master (HDD) and primary slave (CD) on SATA 1 and 2 respectively. All others also found (Keyboard, Mouse etc) so I don't think it's hardware related. Please help!!

[KenB]

Hi Jeff and welcome to ExTS

 

If the motherboard that you have bought is not exactly the same as your old one then Windows will, 99% of the time, refuse to boot up.

This is because it recognises a different environment ( motherboard in this case ).

 

So - even though you have a new motherboard and all other hardware is good - your system is not going to boot up.

 

BIOS/POST recognises my primary master (HDD) and primary slave (CD) on SATA 1 and 2 respectively.

Check in the BIOS that the DVD CDROM is the first boot device.

When you switch on you will get a message on screen ......"Press ** to Enter Setup"

This will probably be DEL or F2 key.

If you miss it first time round then constantly tap this key about once per second after switching on.

 

Once in the BIOS look around for Boot Order / Boot Sequence or similar.

If DVD CDROM is not first in the order move it up.

This is often done with the + / - key ...........you will be prompted on screen

 

If you make changes then you will need to Save and Exit afterwards ......probably F10 ......but there will be info on the screen.

 

If the DVD CDROM is now first Boot Device then it should be possible to re-install.

 

Please be aware that if you do use the Recovery Disk ( OEM Disk ) you will lose everything that is on the drive.

 

If there is data that you need access to we can advise on this before you recover your Operating System.