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    Help installing Windows 7 onto SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Scubasteve86, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. Scubasteve86

    Scubasteve86 Newbie

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    I've installed a Intel 120Gig SSD SATA2 into my ASUS N53SV-XV1. When I set my boot priority, it shows the SSD as an option so I set it to priority 2 behind the CD Rom. But when installing Windows when it gets to the screen asking me where to install Windows it says no hard drive detected. Any suggestions?
     
    Scubasteve86, Jun 16, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What version of Windows?
     
    namaiki, Jun 16, 2011
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    According to the title, Windows 7 but OP doesn't mention which variant (Home Premium, Ultimate?).
     
    Harleyquin07, Jun 17, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Oh, boy. Time for a coffee. I can't believe I missed that!

    I don't think the Windows 7 installer would have issues with the newer SATA controllers which is what I was going to get at.
     
    namaiki, Jun 17, 2011
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