lauy Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi, Got a new SSD, trying to install windows 7 on it. I've taken out my old hard drive and just stuck the SSD in and tried to do a clean windows 7 install. everything goes well, all installs, but it gets to the complete installation part, the computer restarts, with the Window Starting logo, which glows a few times, then I get a black screen? I have set the controller to AHCI and it did it. Also tried installing it with IDE and same problem. It all recognises fine, but when it starts windows up, i just get no signal to my monitor after the windows starting screen comes up with the glowing logos. I've tried reinstalling several times already. I got the Corsair Force 3 120GB (new model not firmware issue one) and Gigabyte Ma-790XT-UD4P mobo. 64 bit windows 7 Then I tried to just plug in my other HDD, boot it up, and use the SSD as a secondary drive in order to update the firmware. I tried using the utlity and it cannot detect the drive, but I can see it in 'Computer' and I can also put things on it. So 2 problems here: windows won't load once installed on SSD and problem detecting drive in windows on my other HDD Anyone have any ideas? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musifalsk Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I have a similar problems. sometimes it boots, sometimes it says "disk read error" and sometimes it says "bootmgr image is corrupt". When it manage to boot it takes forever to get into windows, but after that it works fine inside the os. I also have a Gigabyte mobo. The good thing is that it works flawless on Sata2, but at half the speed ofcourse. not sure if its a gigabyte or sandforce issue. But im still hoping for a solution...:[pouts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauy Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Still getting these problems. Trying to install Windows 7 onto the SSD, with only SSD drive connected (all other HDD unplugged) Installs fine but then doesn't boot past Windows Starting screen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Try use the Microsoft AHCI drivers to update the SSD Firmware on an AMD platform. Then Secure erase the SSD and try re-installing Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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