Help! My New PC Boots to BIOS Instead of Windows

G4m3RZ3R0 - February 24, 2025

I just built a new PC, but when I turn it on, it goes straight to the BIOS. It says there’s no boot device found in the boot sequence! I’m using a new case, power supply, GPU, and CPU, but the NVME drive with my Windows installation is from my old AM4 setup. Now I’m using an AM5 setup with a 9800X3D. Do I need to perform a fresh installation of Windows to get it working? Any help would be appreciated!

Help! My New PC Boots to BIOS Instead of Windows

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C0deBr34ker - February 25, 2025

Yeah, a fresh install is likely your best bet. If you want to ensure a clean startup, you might want to boot up your old PC and wipe the NVME before moving it back. Just make sure you back up anything important first!

W1ldM4n - February 24, 2025

It definitely sounds like you need to reinstall Windows. Since your NVME drive is from a different platform (AM4 to AM5), the drivers and settings might not be compatible. You should create new installation media with a USB drive and use that to reinstall Windows on your new setup.

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