Z270 Extreme4 Software or hardware issue?

Hi , I have just built my first PC and having trouble getting windows to install, i initially thought it was a software issue but now im leaning towards hardware. any assistance would be appreciated.

System specs - https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/gvdXWX

I have been installing windows from a usb and have been able to get windows installed once or twice but it blue screened soon after and now an install will result in a "something went wrong windows needs to restart" or the same with a "machine check exception error" 
The system will also blue screen when booting from the install usb at times so i tried installing from a external DVD drive - same result. 

Have tried installing with the GPU installed & without, later install attempts have been without.

I have also installed Windows on the SSD via a laptop then booted my system from the ssd - Same errors & issues.

Have run memtest86 with no issues 

I know from experience with an older MB that if i had no ram installed it would beep an error code. Do the newer gen MB's still do this ? if i power on with no ram i dont get any beeps.

ASRock mother boards will not send a POST beep speaker signal until the option to do that is set to Enabled in the UEFI/BIOS, Boot screen. POST beep is disabled by default, and you must install your own POST beep speaker.

PaulGC wrote: Installing Windows 10 Pro

Hmmmm ......

Have you tried using the Windows to USB tool from Microsoft? It works with a local ISO and as a new download.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool

I ask that as it could be whatever program you're currently using has a "switch' that isn't properly set.



But, more than likely it sounds like your memory is not fully seated. You should hear two clicks when it's in.

I'm assuming in both above you have no issue entering and navigating around in the BIOS.

wardog wrote: wardog wrote: PaulGC wrote: Installing Windows 10 Pro Hmmmm ...... Have you tried using the Windows to USB tool from Microsoft? It works with a local ISO and as a new download. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool I ask that as it could be whatever program you're currently using has a "switch' that isn't properly set. But, more than likely it sounds like your memory is not fully seated. You should hear two clicks when it's in. I'm assuming in both above you have no issue entering and navigating around in the BIOS. I better ask this too now that I re-read your posts for the third time. In the BIOS, what are your temps looking like? Thanks for the replies, have tried a fresh usb & created from MS tool as well as an iso file. Can navigate bios with no problem and temps are sitting around 30c which is just a bit above room temp atm. Have reseated memory & also tried with just one stick. also different brand stick i have.

If are still within your RMA window I would go ahead and do that.