Unable to install any OS

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

Hi guys, I'm unable to install any OS. I tried ubuntu and got input/output error, tried installing window 7 error 0x80000010.

Downloaded iso's of both again and again still same result. Got a new SSD still the same, tried a different usb still the same.

I'm fed up, have been trying since the past 1 month still am unable to install.
I've listed my specs in my profile.

PS Have even tried/changed my ram.
Where the pug is the problem ?

I have been using live usb to work on computer for now but I need a permanent OS.

RCoon · Jan 24, 2017

Go into your BIOS and make sure your storage is set to AHCI and not RAID or something. That Windows 7 error basically means it can't write any data, possibly down to lacking a RAID driver.

Looks like neither installations can read/write to your disks (HDD, and in the second case SSD).

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

I tried looking for the SATA options but couldnt find any in my bios option. Spent full 5 mins looking at my bios menu but couldnt find any such thing.

I did find something that was relatable but there definately wasnt any thing like RAID.

NdMk2o1o · Jan 24, 2017

Harry9001 said:
I tried looking for the SATA options but couldnt find any in my bios option. Spent full 5 mins looking at my bios menu but couldnt find any such thing.

I did find something that was relatable but there definately wasnt any thing like RAID.

Its under peripherals in your bios, you spent a month trying to install an OS and 5 mins in your bios? took me 2 mins to find this by googling your board and downloading the manual from gigabyte btw http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4873#manual

RCoon · Jan 24, 2017

Peripherals > SATA Mode Selection

Then check:

BIOS Features > Boot Mode Selection
BIOS Features > Storage Boot Option Control

Under that same section, ensure "Windows 8 Features" is set to "Other OS"

EDIT: Turn off any fancy Fast Boot or Secure Boot options too. They don't work with Win7/Ubuntu.

It might also be worth checking you haven't locked or protected your drives somehow.

EDIT EDIT: If anything, updating/resetting your BIOS will probably fix whatever might've happened to it.

silkstone · Jan 24, 2017

RCoon said:
Peripherals > SATA Mode Selection

Then check:

BIOS Features > Boot Mode Selection
BIOS Features > Storage Boot Option Control

Under that same section, ensure "Windows 8 Features" is set to "Other OS"

EDIT: Turn off any fancy Fast Boot or Secure Boot options too. They don't work with Win7/Ubuntu.

It might also be worth checking you haven't locked or protected your drives somehow.

EDIT EDIT: If anything, updating/resetting your BIOS will probably fix whatever might've happened to it.

If it isn't any of the above then it's likely a bad mainboard or bent pin in the cpu socket

Jetster · Jan 24, 2017

Set BIOS as default, check it SATA should be AHCI

Install Windows 7 from a DVD, not a USB and it will work

If it doesn't stick the SSD on another PC and delete the partition. Create an new partition

Been threw this too many times

qubit · Jan 24, 2017

@Harry9001 Setting your BIOS to either IDE or AHCI should work for Windows 7. AHCI is preferred for an HDD and must be used for an SSD. I've had the OS install for me when RAID was set, but each mobo is different.

Look in the manual that @NdMk2o1o found for you and change the setting then let us know how you get on.

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

RCoon said:
Peripherals > SATA Mode Selection

Then check:

BIOS Features > Boot Mode Selection
BIOS Features > Storage Boot Option Control

Under that same section, ensure "Windows 8 Features" is set to "Other OS"

EDIT: Turn off any fancy Fast Boot or Secure Boot options too. They don't work with Win7/Ubuntu.

It might also be worth checking you haven't locked or protected your drives somehow.

EDIT EDIT: If anything, updating/resetting your BIOS will probably fix whatever might've happened to it.

In Storage boot option control, options futher come up, disable/UEFI only/Legacy Only/Legacy first/UEFI first.
In boot mode selection, UEFI and legacy/Legacy only/UEFI only.

Which option should i choose

NdMk2o1o · Jan 24, 2017

Harry9001 said:
In Storage boot option control, options futher come up, disable/UEFI only/Legacy Only/Legacy first/UEFI first.
In boot mode selection, UEFI and legacy/Legacy only/UEFI only.

Which option should i choose

That's not where ahci is located... I'd go for uefi then go to peripherals and make sure your boot disk is set to ahci

jsfitz54 · Jan 24, 2017

Which motherboard? 2 Choices: http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/download-center.aspx?kw=Gigabyte+GA-H61M-S1&ck=2

What BIOS?

Is it the newest BIOS?

Jetster · Jan 24, 2017

I don't normally do this but its not the bios. Its the drive, ether the wrong sata driver or the drive is not prepared properly. Try a DVD install or format the drive properly

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

Im n

Jetster said:
I don't normally do this but its not the bios. Its the drive, ether the wrong sata driver or the drive is not prepared properly. Try a DVD install or format the drive properly

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Im not having dvd drive, and I have tried this was a HDD and a SSD both yield the same result

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

jsfitz54 said:
Which motherboard? 2 Choices: http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/download-center.aspx?kw=Gigabyte+GA-H61M-S1&ck=2

What BIOS?

Is it the newest BIOS?

BIOS is stock, didnt update it. Inside bios it say, BIOS version: F2, BIOS ID: 8A41AG0L, model name: H61MS and on box its GA-H61M-s rev.1.0

jsfitz54 · Jan 24, 2017

Jetster said:
I don't normally do this but its not the bios

OK, BUT....

Harry9001 said:
Got a new SSD still the same

A new SSD is not formatted improperly.

Harry9001 said:
BIOS is stock, didnt update it. Inside bios it say, BIOS version: F2, BIOS ID: 8A41AG0L, model name: H61MS and on box its GA-H61M-s rev.1.0

Update to newest BIOS.

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

Yeah, so Ive set to ACHI still during installation windows gives error

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

jsfitz54 said:
OK, BUT....

A new SSD is not formatted improperly.

Update to newest BIOS.

I formatted the SSD using my laptop, its NTFS formatted now, have formatted it numerous time before windows installation.
Cant update bios without a working computer and the last time I checked my bios is the latest stable version. The newer version is not listed under stable.

jsfitz54 · Jan 24, 2017

Installing off USB: So are you using the correct USB PORT. Try a different one close to where the keyboard and mouse inputs are.

Make sure it is a USB 2.0 port and not a USB3.0.

Harry9001 said:
I formatted the SSD using my laptop, its NTFS formatted now, have formatted it numerous time before windows installation.
Cant update bios without a working computer and the last time I checked my bios is the latest stable version. The newer version is not listed under stable.

You should be able to flash the BIOS off a USB drive, consult the manual.

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

jsfitz54 said:
Installing off USB: So are you using the correct USB PORT. Try a different one close to where the keyboard and mouse inputs are.

You should be able to flash the BIOS off a USB drive, consult the manual.

This isnt the first time that im flashing off of a usb, ive done it for my friends, my 2 computer builds and countless other times too. But is the first time that im unable to.

I think ubuntu did something, I had ubuntu before it corrupted(grub issue). And now, ubuntu has taken a permanent place in my Boot order.
Even when no storage device is connected still ubuntu appears idk why.

jsfitz54 · Jan 24, 2017

Harry9001 said:
This isnt the first time that im flashing off of a usb, ive done it for my friends, my 2 computer builds and countless other times too. But is the first time that im unable to.

I think ubuntu did something, I had ubuntu before it corrupted(grub issue). And now, ubuntu has taken a permanent place in my Boot order.
Even when no storage device is connected still ubuntu appears idk why.

No hard drives are connected when you try to flash to new BIOS???

Have you cleared CMOS via jumper or removed battery for a period of time?

Jetster · Jan 24, 2017

Did you try a DVD install?

And a new SSD is not formatted at all. Nor is it partitioned. So if you messed up a install from Linux or any other OS then even if you format it. Its not correctly prepared

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

jsfitz54 said:
No hard drives are connected when you try to flash to new BIOS???

Have you cleared CMOS via jumper or removed battery for a period of time?

Who said im flashing new bios ? I was taking about OS installation via usb and now I didnt clear CMOS]

jsfitz54 · Jan 24, 2017

Harry9001 said:
Who said im flashing new bios ? I was taking about OS installation via usb]

So, if BIOS is F'd, then flash to new Bios, it should clear problem, that's why.

Harry9001 said:
And now, ubuntu has taken a permanent place in my Boot order.
Even when no storage device is connected still ubuntu appears idk why.

SO, why is Boot Order an issue, clear CMOS or Flash new BIOS. Or edit Boot Order.

If HD or SSD are formatted properly and AHCI is set and NTFS is selected, you should be able to load OS which everyone expects to be WINDOWS at this point and not Ubuntu.

thebluebumblebee · Jan 24, 2017

Have you tried a different SATA cable?

Harry9001 · Jan 24, 2017

Ok, ill clear CMOS and then will update, Ill be removing the cell and then will reinstall it.l

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