[SOLVED] New mobo, wont boot ssd

[Crzyevil]

Hello! So I recently purchased a new mobo after switching to a AMD cpu, after installation the ssd wont boot, I realize it's because it was installed in IDE mode and the new mobo only reads ACHI. If at all possible I dont want to go through the hassle of reinstalling windows, is there anyway I can get the mobo to read the ssd? What are my options? SSD in question is an older Samsung evo and the new mobo is the Asus prime x570-p

 

[bmockeg]

Hello! So I recently purchased a new mobo after switching to a AMD cpu, after installation the ssd wont boot, I realize it's because it was installed in IDE mode and the new mobo only reads ACHI. If at all possible I dont want to go through the hassle of reinstalling windows, is there anyway I can get the mobo to read the ssd? What are my options? SSD in question is an older Samsung evo and the new mobo is the Asus prime x570-p

If you changed motherboards and more importantly switched CPU brands you MOST CERTAINLY NEED TO REINSTALL WINDOWS. This is very important for driver compatibility.

 

[Crzyevil]

Gotcha, thanks for the quick reply. Can't say I've ever done so before, what are the steps I would need to take to make sure all my files are kept and the transition smooth? No idea how to start the entire process

 

[Crzyevil]

If you changed motherboards and more importantly switched CPU brands you MOST CERTAINLY NEED TO REINSTALL WINDOWS. This is very important for driver compatibility.

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[bmockeg]

Gotcha, thanks for the quick reply. Can't say I've ever done so before, what are the steps I would need to take to make sure all my files are kept and the transition smooth? No idea how to start the entire process

You’ll have to backup any files to another drive or a cloud service

 

[Crzyevil]

You’ll have to backup any files to another drive or a cloud service

Hello again sorry I couldn't reply sooner, okay so how exactly would I go about backing up files if I can't actually boot from the drive their on? I understand I need to reinstall and have already created a USB drive with windows on it. Where would I go from there? I can't reinstall through the prompts because of partition incompatibility. I was already planning on purchasing a new drive, a pcie nvm2 to be specific with my current ssd as a back up, would it be possible to boot from the new drive without having to purchase a new copy of windows? And if so would I then be able to access all the data on the back up/old drive, and then be able to transfer data between the drives as I saw fit? If possible run me through the steps I would need to take to make all this possible. Thanks in advance for your time for whoever can assist with my dilemma.

 

[Crzyevil]

I should also state that ideally I want to be able to solve this problem without having to access another computer, if this is not possible then I will take whichever steps recommended by whoever, no doubt most people here have more experience than I. Apologies if I'm asking too much.

 

[bmockeg]

I should also state that ideally I want to be able to solve this problem without having to access another computer, if this is not possible then I will take whichever steps recommended by whoever, no doubt most people here have more experience than I. Apologies if I'm asking too much.

Your plan above will work fine. Windows 10 does not require a license to use, you may use it for free with almost full functionality. You will want to install the m.2 only and install windows. Once windows and the drivers are installed you can install your old hard drive and drag and drop any files.

 

[Crzyevil]

Thanks