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BIOS is not ACPI compliant BSOD (0x000000A5) while installing
Computer Specifications:
Laptop: HP 15-db1000AU
Processor: 64 bit AMD Ryzen 3 2.6 GHz
Motherboard: HP 85EA
BIOS: Insyde F.13 - AMD AGESA PicassoPI-FP5 1.0.0.6
The BIOS has also been updated to latest version
I am trying to install using a bootable USB, the computer does not have a DVD drive
While installing windows 7 64 bit Professional, after the Windows is loading progress bar, the computer freezes when the Windows logo animation starts and I get the BSOD with message "BIOS is not ACPI compatible" and code 0x000000A5
I have searched everywhere for this and all I am getting is that the motherboard does not support Windows 7, so I am turning to this forum as a last resort
The BIOS has an option called Compatibility Mode which says that when enabled it loads the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) which is needed for older OSes like Windows 7, and when disabled it will only use UEFI for booting. This is enabled by default and I am assuming it should be kept enabled. The BIOS does not have any other option related to power.
If the motherboard does not support Windows 7 then why does the BIOS have it's option? And specifically have Windows 7 in it's description?
A workaround for a similar problem in Windows XP is given here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-nz/...ing-windows-xp
Is there a Windows 7 equivalent for this? Is there any possibility at all of installing Windows 7 on this computer?