Cannot change settings in BIOS

[ColourOz]

I have purchased an Asus PN53 Mini-PC (R7-735H) and have installed an M.2 2TB SSD and DDR5 16GB. All other firmware is already installed by Asus.

I would like to install Windows 7 as I plan to use this computer for a specific purpose. Needless to say, I am having difficulty so went into the BIOS to check the settings. There are few tabs and those tabs I am unable to open.

I have attempted to boot with a USB drive, and connected with a portable DVD, (not at the same tine) but both options have been ignored. How do I overcome this annoyance? I have spent time on the internet but all I have found so far is how to get into the BIOS which is not the issue.

Help will be very much appreciated.

 

[torchwood]

looking at the specs for your rig it appears to be a W11 base model

likely eufi which means you will need to adapt the boot options/installation media (if available)
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with

you may also need to follow this tutorial
Install Windows on MSATA (SSD) Drive


further more its unlikely that there are any W7 drivers for your wifi(6)

 

[ColourOz]

Thank you, your information which is extremely helpful.

The MiniPC I purchased new a couple of days ago. I inserted the RAM and SSD - no problem. The PC gives little information in the BIOS, mostly irrelevant. There is no option for UEFI. I have original copies of Windows 7, my working copy from 'Atak Snajpera', the Polish fellow. I continually backup with TerabyteUnlimited on my working computer.

All I am able to install on the Mini-PC is Linux. I need to use Windows for a specific program (and portability) and Wine is not managing the program well. I have also used Crossover for this particular program but it crashes often so gave that away. I have emailed the retailer and Asus but their reply is "send me photos". Photos do not work and I really do not want to make a video. I cannot believe that it is so difficult! Assembling computers is the easy part, making the software work can be difficult.

My next step is to change the M.2 to a lower TB incase that is the problem. I cannot go ahead until I have 'something' on the screen.

 

[torchwood]

please enter your Bios
expand ALL subsets you will need to find an option stating either Legacy or CSM ...... i am not hopefull you will find it:shock:
further your install media will require USB3 drivers thats just for starters
SIW2
your comments regarding other required drivers would be appreciated

 

[ColourOz]

Thanks!
I thought that I would update the BIOS, but, like everything else it is 'locked'. The Windows that I am using has been updated with all the drivers, including USB3. There is no option for UEFI or Legacy.