Question Can’t Get Rid of Bios Screen!

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So I just build a new computer today. I’m only using the SSD and Harddrive for this build.

I can’t get past the Bios screen, it’s showing both SSD and harddrive under the sata port 1 as active every other port is disabled

I have no idea what do here. I reseated my Memory Sticks, tried the CMOS battery I pressed the reset bios on the back of the chassis.

Someone please help me!

Hardware List https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sr6KMC
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

So I just build a new computer today. I’m only using the SSD and Harddrive for this build.
You mean you're recycling your older OS drive? If so, you need to reinstall the OS.

You've posted this thread in the Prebuilt & Enterprise section, yet your PCPP link says otherwise. Mind elaborating on this...?
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

So I just build a new computer today. I’m only using the SSD and Harddrive for this build.
You mean you're recycling your older OS drive? If so, you need to reinstall the OS.

You've posted this thread in the Prebuilt & Enterprise section, yet your PCPP link says otherwise. Mind elaborating on this...?
How do I install windows if I can’t get past the bios. And what do you mean by pcpp link
 
So I just build a new computer today. I’m only using the SSD and Harddrive for this build.
I can’t get past the Bios screen, it’s showing both SSD and harddrive under the sata port 1 as active every other port is disabled
Why are you disabling sata ports?
Do not do that. Set them to enabled.

Enable CSM in BIOS.
Set Fast Boot to disabled.
Set SATA controller to AHCI mode.

Usually it is required to reinstall windows, when changing motherboard.
It's not guarantied, you'll be able to skip this. But you can certainly try.

Expect several possible issues, when trying to skip reinstall:
boot mode compatibility - system doesn't boot OS (what you have now),​
driver incompatibilities - bad performance, BSODs/crashes,​
windows activation problems (can not activate windows).​
How do I install windows if I can’t get past the bios.
You boot from windows install media and install windows.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/how-to-do-clean-installation-windows-10,36160.html
 
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