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System Name | Main Gaming Rig |
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Processor | Intel Core i7 9700K @ 5.0Ghz |
Motherboard | ASUS Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) |
Cooling | NZXT Kraken X52 Rev2 in Pull Config & 3 Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 fans |
Memory | 2 x Corsair Vengeance RGB CMW32GX4M2C3200C16 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 |
Video Card(s) | Asus Strix GTX 1080Ti ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING |
Storage | 2 x 1TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus nVme SSD's & Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001 |
Display(s) | Asus ROG PG279Q 27" 16:9 2560x1440 144/165Hz & Asus PB278Q 27” 16:9 2560x1440 |
Case | Fractal Design Define R6 Tempered Glass USB-C |
Audio Device(s) | Onboard |
Power Supply | SeaSonic PRIME Ultra Titanium 1000 W 80+ Titanium |
Mouse | Razer DeathAdder Chroma |
Keyboard | Razer Blackwidow Chroma v2 |
Software | Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit |
Hey all,
So, to spare you all the lengthy explanation of why I need to do it, I'll just ask what I'm trying to accomplish and see if the masterful TPU community can help me out. I've just put together a new Coffee Lake system which I need to install Windows 7 on. I need to perform the installation from a DVD that is loaded into a USB optical drive (an Asus SBW-06D2X-U).
I've done a bit of digging myself to try and see if I can get it done without bothering anyone and what I found https://aureus.pw/topic/1528-how-to-install-windows-7-on-skylake-kaby-lake-coffee-lake/) said that I should disable xHCI handoff in the machine's BIOS (which I did) and change the O/S setting to "Other OS" (which I did). I then tried to boot up the Windows 7 installer and it got to the Language/Keyboard selection screen but neither my mouse or keyboard was responding at that stage. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or give me some constructive advice that may allow me to try to successfully complete what I'm trying here (I don't mind if there is a bit of faffing around, I just want to see if I can do this)
Mobo in use is an Asus H370-I Gaming in case that is needed. Also, if any other info is needed, please let me know and I'll post it up.
I would welcome any assistance
So, to spare you all the lengthy explanation of why I need to do it, I'll just ask what I'm trying to accomplish and see if the masterful TPU community can help me out. I've just put together a new Coffee Lake system which I need to install Windows 7 on. I need to perform the installation from a DVD that is loaded into a USB optical drive (an Asus SBW-06D2X-U).
I've done a bit of digging myself to try and see if I can get it done without bothering anyone and what I found https://aureus.pw/topic/1528-how-to-install-windows-7-on-skylake-kaby-lake-coffee-lake/) said that I should disable xHCI handoff in the machine's BIOS (which I did) and change the O/S setting to "Other OS" (which I did). I then tried to boot up the Windows 7 installer and it got to the Language/Keyboard selection screen but neither my mouse or keyboard was responding at that stage. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or give me some constructive advice that may allow me to try to successfully complete what I'm trying here (I don't mind if there is a bit of faffing around, I just want to see if I can do this)
Mobo in use is an Asus H370-I Gaming in case that is needed. Also, if any other info is needed, please let me know and I'll post it up.
I would welcome any assistance