Replacement mobo

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 13:14

Hi
I've just installed my replacement motherboard (same make and model)
But my 250gb ssd wont boot..went into bios and there it says its not bootable, its the only drive connectted,

I've used my 120gb ssd to upgrade the bois to lastest version f4 which i was prevoiusly on,
But still no joy
I can see the crucial ssd ok when using the 120gb ssd o/s

any help be much appreciated

pastymuncher · 15 Jun 2015 at 14:06

Have you tried going into disk management and enabling it on another pc?

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 14:26

The disk is working/showing up fine in windows,
This is so confusing as why i cant use the same o/s ssd as before,
Don't think you need to reinstall windows when you are replacing the same model??????????

Karateyid · 15 Jun 2015 at 14:51

Go into bios and check if disk set to ide instead of ahci

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 15:02

Karateyid said:
Go into bios and check if disk set to ide instead of ahci

tried that and got the same message

reboot and select proper boot device
or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key_

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 15:25

Just tried to repair the disc with a window disk three times and that didnt fix it

N17 dizzi · 15 Jun 2015 at 15:52

Hmm you'd think it would work. The Windows install is "stamped" with the hardware ID, but the drivers are the same. Can you use another machine to take your files off, then wipe and reinstall?

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 15:59

There's nothing on there needing to be saved except time =( but guess most of that been eaten away already and might as well get on with a fresh install before I waste any more time..Thanks all for your suggestions

N17 dizzi · 15 Jun 2015 at 16:05

Fair enough. It is good to do a full reinstall anyway. Cleans out a lot of rubbish.

no_name_needed · 15 Jun 2015 at 16:08

It sure does and Ninite is a great help