I just built a new PC, my second one, but I'm stuck at the installation of Windows 11. I'm seeing an error message saying my PC doesn't meet the system requirements. My specs include a 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a Ryzen 7 9800XRD processor, which should definitely be capable of running Windows 11.
I've read that there are some BIOS settings that may need adjustment, but I can't seem to access the BIOS. I've tried pressing Delete, F2, and F7 keys repeatedly with no success, even with two different keyboards. After some help, I managed to get into the BIOS, but I still can't proceed with the Windows installation. It seems like the TPM and secure boot settings aren't resolving the issue. Any advice would really help!
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If you have Windows 10 installed, it might be worth trying to shut down completely (hold Shift while selecting shut down) and then rapidly pressing the Delete key again as it boots, or go into recovery options in the settings and select Advanced Startup. This can often boot you straight into the BIOS without the key-press wait.
You definitely need to enable TPM 2.0 in your BIOS for Windows 11. With your 32GB RAM and Ryzen 7, your hardware is compliant. I've installed Windows 11 on older setups too. If you're still unsure, the PC Health Check app can help clarify what's preventing installation.
I got into the BIOS but tried all three TPM settings, and it still hasn’t worked.
What motherboard are you using? You usually can access the BIOS by pressing keys like F12 or ESC right when the PC starts up. You could also try pressing the Delete key or ESC repeatedly as it boots up.
I’ve got an X870 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Ice. I tried those suggestions, but they didn’t work.
If you can access another computer, you have a few options. You can create a bootable USB using Rufus to bypass Windows 11's requirements. Alternatively, consider using an unattended install script to skip the initial setup. You could also boot from a live Linux USB and run the Windows 11 PC Health Check app to diagnose any issues.
This is a completely new build, so I haven’t installed Windows yet.