New SSD can not set P5W DH m/b to AHCI without crashing

[iknowalittle]

Hi all

I have just fitted my first SSD (Samsung evo 250gb) into my auld P5W DH and was expecting great things. The transfer of data/OS from the old HD was faultless using the software that Samsung supplied …..however the drives no quicker and a little web browsing tells me I have to set ACHI mode in bios.


Unfortunately when I set AHCI under IDI config in bios, upon reboot windows tells me that it “ran into problems and has to restart” repeatedly

Samsung Magician says:-

ACHI mode is deactivated


Unable to detect sata interface details


Help please….and I’m no techie so be gentle

 

[Elixer]

Easiest way is to reinstall Windows with the settings in BIOS to enable AHCI.
What OS you using?

 

[iknowalittle]

Hi Elixer

Windows 10.

I was hoping not to have to reinstall OS completely especially as I have a window 7 disc and took advantage of MS bombarding me with the free windows 10 upgrade.

Also I’m away from home at the moment and windows 7 disc is not at hand

 

[Iron Woode]

Elixer is correct: you must choose AHCI before installing the OS.

However, if you feel adventurous you can try this:

http://triplescomputers.com/blog/un...ch-windows-10-from-raidide-to-ahci-operation/

 

[iknowalittle]

Ok guys walk me through this please!!!!!

My system is working fine with old HD

I have a new SSD

I have transferred data and OS from HD to new SSD


Do I remove the SSD and change AHCI and then redo the data change on the SSD


Ps nice link btw………I think that may be my last resort though 😉

 

[iknowalittle]

However, if you feel adventurous you can try this:

http://triplescomputers.com/blog/un...ch-windows-10-from-raidide-to-ahci-operation/

I tried but keep getting this :-

“bededit” is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable programme or batch file

 

[Burpo]

Should be bcdedit not bededit..

 

[iknowalittle]

Ahh you beat me to it Burpo 🙂

All sorted guys thanks for all your help…..my mistake my poor auls eyes read bededit and not bcdedit

Not as fast as I hoped but m/b only supports sata 2 and not 3…


But great workaround…cheers😉

 

[Valantar]

If you ever decide to reinstall Windows, you can download the Microsoft Media Creation Tool and make a bootable USB drive to install W10 from - it'll automatically download a (fully legal) Windows ISO for you. Just google it. You might have to jot down your windows key beforehand, though.

 

[Shmee]

If you did the free upgrade, you don't need to put in a key if you reinstall windows 10. As long as it is the right version, it will automatically activate with the digital entitlement.

 

[Valantar]

If you did the free upgrade, you don't need to put in a key if you reinstall windows 10. As long as it is the right version, it will automatically activate with the digital entitlement.

Do you know how they validate this? Motherboard S/N or something?

 

[Puffnstuff]

I love the w10 activation system as I never had to do anything when I clean install it except let it reach the internet to reactivate itself. If you haven't upgraded from 7+ to 10 yet it will still let you use your key or if you want to upgrade in place you can use the technology assist site to start the process which is way easier than trying to use the media creation tool unless you're already familiar with how it works.