Unable to install Windows 7 on W520 with OCZ Vertex 3

Hi,

I've just bought a new Lenovo W520 laptop. I separately bought a OCZ Vertex 3 120go SSD. When i'm trying to install Windows 7 professional 64bits. I get an error on the first reboot saying : Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. I've tried different Windows 7 Iso. But it still dosent work. Any Idea? The SSD and the BIOS both have the latest firmware.


Lenovo W520
Intel Core i7-2760QM 2.40GHz
12go ram
OCZ Vertex 3 120go SSD
OCZ Nocti mSata 60go
Nvidia Quadro 2000M

Did you remove the original HD with the installed OS before trying to install Win 7 on the SSD?

Have you looked in BIOS to set the boot order to use the SSD before the HD?

Are you trying to install Win 7 by booting the DVD, or did you start the install from within Windows?

Are you using a valid and genuine Win7 ISO?

Is the "error on first reboot", a reboot during the install process, or after the installation is complete?

Burn ISO to DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed, or write to flash stick using Universal USB Installer with Win7 in drop down menu

Reset the BIOS to defaults. Set SATA to ACHI.

Test the SSD with maker's diagnostics. Plug it into the correct SATA port.

Remove all but 2gb RAM to try install. Test your RAM with memtest86 for 5-6 passes.

Post back or google verbatim error message.

gregrocker said:

Burn ISO to DVD using ImgBurn at 4x speed, or write to flash stick using Universal USB Installer with Win7 in drop down menu

Reset the BIOS to defaults. Set SATA to ACHI.

Test the SSD with maker's diagnostics. Plug it into the correct SATA port.

Remove all but 2gb RAM to try install. Test your RAM with memtest86 for 5-6 passes.

Post back or google verbatim error message.

I had bruned my ISO to DVD using Infrarecorder at 4x speed. Now trying with 2 gb RAM and BIOS to defaults with sata to ACHI.

If it fails i'll try from the usb stick. Maybe it's my iso that is broken

Hi,

The only drive in was the SSD and the USB bootable drive. I've tried with no partition made, partition made, the secure erase, without the secure erase. 3 different *.ISO of win7. I've finaly gave up, ordered the Lenovo recovery cd and installed successfully Windows 7 on a HDD and put the SSD second while waiting for the recovery cd. I've been able to use the SSD as a second drive for programs and storage. I've tried to install windows7 by giving the specific drivers for the chipset but it only made me unable to install on the SSD and yes it was the specific one from intel.

I don't have anymore ideas. If you have some i'll be glad to try it. I wish the Lenovo DVD arrive soon!

Thank you for your help/time!

If you use the official ISO with SP1 and tool in Steps 1 and 2 here it should work: Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

Do you have an EFI BIOS? CHeck the BIOS Boot order for an EFI boot disk, remove it and set DVD drive first to boot.

gregrocker said:

If you use the official ISO with SP1 and tool in Steps 1 and 2 here it should work: Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

Do you have an EFI BIOS? CHeck the BIOS Boot order for an EFI boot disk, remove it and set DVD drive first to boot.

I have the official ISO with SP1 and i've made the USB bootable drive frome the Windows 7 USB/DVD tool. I've checked for the boot order i've put a temporary priority for the USB key and the second is the SSD. Only 2 go RAM and no other drives. Windows is making error about drivers when it restart. I've tried to specify the drivers when you get to choose de driver you want to install on and give the ones of my Intel Chipset but it says it makes me unable to install on the SSD. I've verified online and it is the latest driver.

Golden said:

Hi,

Can you retry your steps, but this time try IDE mode in the BIOS?

Regards,
Golden

I'll try that tonight I don't have my laptop with me at the moment.

I'll post the results!

Thank you