Hey everyone, I'm running into a serious issue while trying to install Windows Server 2022 on my ASUS Z790 ProArt Creator with a 13900K processor and a Samsung 980 Pro NVMe SSD, along with two SATA SSDs. When I try to install the OS on the Samsung 980 Pro, it recognizes all my disks and partitions. I deleted the existing partitions and selected my disk, but as soon as I click 'Next' to start the installation, I hit an error: 0x80004005. It states that Windows could not format a partition on disk 2, and the problem occurred while preparing the selected partition for installation. I've tried disabling and enabling VMD, and even slipped in Intel Rapid Drivers, but nothing seems to work. I also attempted to use Diskpart to clean and convert the disk to GPT. The disk shows up, but the installation just won't go through. Just to note, I had the same OS installed on this hardware before, and my CSM is disabled with UEFI mode enabled, plus Secure Boot is set to standard. Any advice?
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Have you considered the possibility of using different USB ports for your installation media? Some users have had success just by switching from USB 3.0 to 2.0 ports when encountering installation issues. Also, it might be worth trying to format the SSD via another system using the Diskpart utility before the install. It sometimes helps to clear up lingering partition issues.
Why are you trying to run a server OS on consumer-grade hardware? Just curious! But I agree with the others, checking your BIOS settings closely and the installation media might resolve your errors.
Installing a server OS on consumer hardware can be tricky! First, make sure your BIOS is fully updated. Sometimes, older BIOS versions can cause weird installation issues. If that's not the problem, try removing any extra drives and just leave the NVMe drive connected during the install. This helps eliminate any confusion during the partitioning process. Also, double-check your UEFI settings and make sure that any legacy options are turned off. Let me know if this helps!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into updating the BIOS and disconnecting other drives. Fingers crossed!