How do I force BIOS to boot from SSD?

Here are the steps to make SSD the boot drive on windows 11/10:

  1. Restart PC and press F2/F12/Del keys to enter BIOS.
  2. Go to the boot option, change the boot order, setting OS to boot from the new SSD.
  3. Save the changes, exit BIOS, and restart the PC. Wait patiently to let the computer boot up.

How do I get BIOS to recognize SSD?

Update Your Storage Controller Driver

  1. Reboot the computer and spam the appropriate key until BIOS opens up.
  2. Locate the SATA configuration menu.
  3. Select the option of “Configure SATA as” and set it to “IDE.”
  4. Save changes and restart, the SSD should appear in the BIOS device section upon reboot.

Why won’t my BIOS recognize my SSD?

The BIOS will not detect a SSD if the data cable is damaged or the connection is incorrect. Serial ATA cables, in particular, can sometimes fall out of their connection. Be sure to check your SATA cables are tightly connected to the SATA port connection.

Do I need to change BIOS settings for SSD?

For ordinary, SATA SSD, that’s all you need to do in BIOS. Just one advice not tied to SSDs only. Leave SSD as first BOOT device, just change to CD using fast BOOT choice (check your MB manual which F button is for that) so you don’t have to enter BIOS again after first part of windows installation and first reboot.

How do I make my SSD UEFI?

A computer able to boot UEFI. In the BIOS setup. (You should see options for UEFI boot.)…

  1. Open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
  2. Issue the following command: mbr2gpt.exe /convert /allowfullOS.
  3. Shut down and boot into your BIOS.
  4. Change your settings to UEFI mode.

How do I move my OS to SSD without cloning?

Insert the Bootable Installation Media, then go into your BIOS and make the following changes:

  1. Disable Secure Boot.
  2. Enable Legacy Boot.
  3. If Available enable CSM.
  4. If Required enable USB Boot.
  5. Move the device with the bootable disc to the top of the boot order.