[SOLVED] Problems Installing Windows on SSD via USB Media Tool

[emprex]

I am currently trying to do a fresh install of Windows 10 on a new machine. I am using Windows Media Tool via USB. when i boot the USB I get the loading icon trying to boot but it freezes and stops responding.

The motherboard is a Sabertooth x99 with latest bios 4101. I am pretty convinced its the setup to bios that im missing currently using stock defaults with fast boot off and CMS. The PCH Sata Controller 1 & 2 is set to AHCI. Secure Boot is on with Windows UEFI Mode.

all other peripherals have been disconnected excluding USB, Keyboard & mouse.

please ask if any other information is needed.

Thank for any help

 

[rgd1101]

full system spec? make and model of the psu?

does it freeze in bios?

 

[emprex]

MB: Asus Sabertooth x99 (Bios: 4101)
CPU: Intel(R) i7-5820k @ 3.30
RAM: Kingston 4gb 24000mhz x4
GPU: GForce GTX 960
SSD: Kingston SV300S37A

It runs bios fine no issues i can change settings apply them and restart. the issue is when i try to boot to USB to install windows 10.

I have been able to run memtest86 via usb and that provided no errors

 

[USAFRet]

To be clear, you ran the MediaCreation tool, and told it to make the USB install?
Not just copy the MCT exe to the flash drive.

 

[emprex]

correct. Using the media creation tool i selected the USB Option

 

[emprex]

also not sure if its relevant but if i put the SSD and the usb onto my old pc the install of windows works fine

 

[emprex]

Mini update - I have a windows 7 SSD lying around and by changing turning CMS back on with default settings it booted up fine. Im beginning to think the issue could be the SSD itself. Trying with a new SSD now

 

[USAFRet]

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