Difference between revisions of "How to install Windows in UEFI mode"
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+ | For installing Windows in Legacy mode please refer to [[How to install Windows in Legacy mode]]. | ||
=== Preparing bootable USB drive === | === Preparing bootable USB drive === |
Revision as of 12:31, 14 June 2017
The following procedure refers to installation of Windows 8.1/10, in UEFI mode only!
For installing Windows in Legacy mode please refer to How to install Windows in Legacy mode.
Preparing bootable USB drive
- Download Rufus application from: Rufus
- Connect USB drive to any computer. Make sure to disconnect all other USB mass storage devices.
- Run Rufus application and configure it as described in the screenshot:
- Choose the Windows installation media image:
- Press Start button to proceed.
- Wait until completion.
- Disconnect the USB drive.
Installing Windows on Phoenix BIOS systems
- On the target PC set USB to be the first boot device in the boot order (BIOS defaults).
- Connect the prepared bootable USB drive to the target PC and boot from it.
- Press F5 during boot until the One-Time-Boot menu appears.
- Browse to the Main -> Boot Features menu and set the CSM Support setting to No.
- Press F10 and Yes to save the changes, and Exit.
- Press F5 during boot until the One Time Boot menu appears.
- Choose the USB HDD option from the list of bootable devices.
- Windows installation process will start.
Installing Windows on AMI BIOS systems
Coming soon ...