Hi everyone! I just got a new PC (MSI Cyborg 15 A13VFK, happy to share a link if needed) without any operating system installed. I'm trying to set up Windows using a bootable USB drive, but I'm running into a snag. When I reach the part where I need to choose the installation location, it doesn't detect my hard drive. I can see the drive listed in the BIOS under Storage Information, but it doesn't appear in the list when I use the disk command in CMD. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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You might need to download the Intel RST or Intel VMD drivers from the MSI site. Once you have them, use the 'Load Driver' option during the Windows setup when prompted to select a disk – it'll help the setup recognize your hard drive.
Check your BIOS settings and switch to AHCI mode. You usually don't need a driver if you're using AHCI, and it can be faster than RAID mode. If you're unsure about where to find that setting, let me know and I can guide you further!
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