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Ok. so the computer is posting now, and i have the graphical interface of the uefi set yup the way i want it. now when i go to install the operating system, it tells me i need to select an appropriate boot device. the DVD i have has windows 7 on it, and it is an external type DVD rom/DVD burner, but it doesn't seem to be able to install windows. ideas?
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BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
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Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
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yes sata 1&2  have the appropriate hard drives detected
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Originally posted by Joker wild Joker wild wrote:

Originally posted by wardog wardog wrote:

BIOS > Advanced > Storage Configuration

Is your hard drive/SSD showing up beside SATA_1 _2 _3 or _4 ??
< id="kpm_plugin" ="application/x-KPMPlugin">




yes sata 1&2  have the appropriate hard drives detected



ide mode if that matters
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You will want to set your hard disks to AHCI for optimum performance. When you turn on the PC you will want to press F11 during post and select a boot device, your external optical drive should be listed as a USB device.
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Originally posted by Xaltar Xaltar wrote:

You will want to set your hard disks to AHCI for optimum performance. When you turn on the PC you will want to press F11 during post and select a boot device, your external optical drive should be listed as a USB device.



Ok i did that, but its still not installing windows. The message reads: Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key.
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