Question Windows 11 USB key installation freezes on Asus Pro ws wrx80e-sage

[Markeeev]

Hi,

I'm trying to put together my system and running into a constant freeze.

System:
CPU: AMD Threadripper
Mobo: Asus Pro ws wrx80e-sage-wifi with latest Firmware
GPU: RTX 4090 GPU set into slot 1 via Gen4.0 riser.
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U9 TR4-SP3
Ram: 8 x Micron DDR4-3200 16GB ECC Reg, total 128 gb
SSD/HDD: Samsung EVO 970, 1tb and 2 tb sticks
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650
Chassis: open air style mining rig (for rendering)

I created a bootable USB-key via the Windows ISO (actually tried 3 different ones), and the minute I select and press enter, everything freezes. The motherboard's Q-Code LEDs display "Ab", which translates to "Setup Input Wait", which I don't find much info about via google search.

Anyone have an idea? I just want to get windows installed. Here's the screenshot.

Mark

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Asus Pro ws wrx80e-sage-wifi with latest Firmware
BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time?

I created a bootable USB-key via the Windows ISO (actually tried 3 different ones)
Where did you source the installer for the OS and can you walk us through how you fabricated them?

You should add to your specs with these:
CPU cooler:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
PSU:
Chassis:

 

[Markeeev]

Problem solved: My riser cable was the issue. I plugged GPU into mobo and solved.