Solved Can't install windows 7 on new asus laptop

[SupraBoy]

@Melkazen

Bro thanks a lot.

Both of Asus and Microsoft support failed, but you are hero of the day! Works like a charm!

 

[darksavior]

Hi, Got a problem installing Window 7 on a Window 8 Laptop. Hard drive was physically damaged so I swapped it with a new one. Tried to install Window 7 on this laptop multiple times. End result after complete installation, it would constant restart before the window logo shows up. Latest attempt shown below. Updated Bios. Disabled secure boot, enabled CMS. Format hard drive according to the method in the link below. http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...reinstalled-windows-8-laptop.html#post2178898 Install Window 7 DVD method (Old Window 7). Note: When trying to create a bootable window 7 USB for installation purpose based on new tools, it stated that my Window 7 iso isn't UEFI compatible. Wasn't aware a new type of Window 7 is out. After setting up Window Update options and Time Zone the laptop restarts. And that is where the constant restart loops happens. After playing catch up with the new UEFI technology, it has been three weeks of my free time, and still no progress.

 

[gregrocker]

An intact Win7 ISO should be UEFI compatible so there's a good chance that is a problem. Try a new ISO obtained if necessary following Step 1 in Clean Reinstall Windows 7 and burned to DVD as specfied. Providing your DVD drive is tested with another bootable DVD to work its best to use DVD for UEFI install. If necessary to write flash stick use only Option One in UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows making sure the settings shown in picture don't flip when you add the ISO.

To install to UEFI, turn off Secure Boot in BIOS setup, only enable CSM if there is a UEFI Boot first setting, boot the DVD as a UEFI DVD device. Delete all partitions to reset formatting which may or may not be necessary. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums

If this fails, then let us see the BIOS settings choices pertaining to UEFI, CSM, Legacy BIOS, Secure Boot, BIOS Boot Priority order. Camera snaps are best. Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums - Windows 7 Forums

 

[darksavior]

I have installed windows 7 on several pcs and laptops (without UEFI) with this window 7 DVD without a problem. The problem only occurs with this new UEFI "stuff". What are the steps to disabling the new bells and whistles, so I can install windows the old fashion way. I would not want to deal with 3 partitions when I am troubleshooting computers either.

 

[gregrocker]

You can Bypass UEFI to Install WIn7 but I would want to install to EFI first to test all the features of the new BIOS which is now called UEFI Firmware. These include graphical interface, mouse support and faster boot.

I gave you steps to sort out UEFI settings if you're inclined, if not you may still need to adjust those settings to install to Legacy and disable UEFI.

 

[parazitzz]

I am trying to reinstall windows 7. However, I can not reach first installer screen. Just getting a black window with cursor. Any help. Thanks.

 

[gregrocker]

Troubleshoot Windows 7 Installation Failures - Windows 7 Help Forums

 

[IlleterateTech]

I have got a ASUS xx550LAV xx731D laptop. I have managed to install WIn 7 using USB . My problem is regarding the drivers.
The Driver CD provided with the system supports only Win 8.1 and hence not working. I need all drivers eg WLAN,LAN etc
How do I proceed?

Moreover, when I was looking into the Asus Driver page, for all drivers of Win 7 it was asking if it is being upgraded to Win 8.....will win 7 not work on this model?

Version V7.061.0612.2012
Description Realtek LAN Driver
If you want to upgrade your OS from Win 7 to Win 8,to prevent software compatibility issue, please uninstall the older version driver before install the newer version driver
File Size 5.83 MBytesupdate 2013/07/12
Download from Global

 

[gregrocker]

There is a supposedly open-source free download site which says it has the full Win7 driverpack for your model for download after watching a 60 second ad. Since I'd not seen it before I decided to try it and downloaded their 7 Driver Pack Downloader for your model. I then test-downloaded the two listed WLAN (Wireless) drivers and have uploaded them for you to download, extract and try installing now: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=365EA77F74A302F6!1081956&authkey=!AHUr17aldbTROPM&ithint=folder%2c

If this works then Enable hardware auto-updating via Windows Update (Step 3), connect to the internet to Check for Windows Updates, install all Important and Optional Updates until no more are offered. This should deliver most drivers that Win7 wants. Any missing can then be imported from the same place: Ultrabook Asus X550LC. Download drivers for Windows 7 / Windows 8 (32/64-bit) – DriversFree.org



Otherwise If you don't have network connectivity now, Enable hardware auto-updating via Windows Update (Step 3), plug in by ethernet cable to see if it loads the driver in bottom right system tray since more Ethernet drivers are in the Win7 driverstore than wireless.

If not then trace the Hardware Identification in Device Manager for both network adapters, google for the exact make and model adapters + WIndows 7 drivers. If nothing turns up then post back the Hardware ID's for us to help you find those drivers.

Once you connect, immediately Check for Updates and install all Important and Optional Updates, with requested reboots, until no more are offered.

For the few remaining missing drivers then in Device Manager, google or trace their hardware ID to find the Win7 driver, or ask back here for help.


More information on how to get and then keep a perfect Win7 install in Clean Reinstall Windows 7 where the driver steps are so important they are printed in red, and have worked for 1.4+ million consumers without a single complaint.

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

I hate to keep dredging up an old thread. Sorry about that.

I have an Asus x551ma. I have flashed the BIOS almost back to the stone age (build 291.) The options get sparser as I go back in time but I never come up with OS selection as an option. I'd like to run W7x86 without EFI or boot manager on this stupid laptop but it's sure making it hard.

Has anyone tried to flash Melkazen's x552m BIOS into an X551m and was it successful?

I'm only asking because the thread began with an x551m question and this was presented as a solution.

Thanks in advance.

WR

 

[gregrocker]

Are you able to install to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with
even if that's not your preference, just to see if it will install?

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

Well, here's the deal.

I use Acronis Trueimage to create master images of W7 for deployment. I'd like to remove the hard drive, zero it and re-image then drop it back in.

Since this is one of the world's stupidest designs, I'd have to take it apart repeatedly if it doesn't work.

I promise you I will throw this dog into the trash if I have to do it from scratch. It's too slow and I'm too old.

 

[gregrocker]

Then Legacy it is!

Make sure any CSM or Legacy BIOS modes are enabled, UEFI and UEFI boot disabled, no bootable devices are booted as UEFI devices.

If you have questions post back camera snaps of the BIOS settings choices. Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums - Windows 7 Forums

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

Ok. I'll flash back to the newest BIOS. At least I could enable CSM there. Not even an option with the stone age BIOS I've got in it right now.

The thing that made me concerned is the boot options. With secure boot disabled and CSM enabled I never got a non-EFI boot option in the BIOS. There is options to create a new boot definition but the only options presented require an EFI enabled device.

I don't know what the results will be but I will do as I described and pull the drive. Zero it and let 'er rip. Hopefully it will boot and that will be that.

I'm hoping this isn't a waste of time. Time is money and I'm a hired gun.

Thanks Greg. You do rock.

WR

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

I already had a drive prepared for this so this is the result:

Upgraded the BIOS to the latest version (515 as of this post.)

Shazaaaayyyuuuummmm!

The OS option is back in this release!

Disabled Secure Boot, enabled CSM and set OS to Windows 7. Booted right up.

I use the old 9.7 server version of Acronis TI. With a little monkeying, it works fine on Win 7 except, as you'd expect, universal restore doesn't work. I create Win7 images sans the boot manager. These backup and restore without a hitch with TI 9.7 Echo Server. Even the scheduler works fine. Mounting an image as a drive letter works fine.

The key to making it work is to manually create the partition with Diskpart while doing the initial installation so as to avoid the boot manager. Skip entering a key and don't install any drivers you don't have to. I like to use an Intel machine with an ICH10R Southbridge. ACHI enabled. Install whatever common software you want and all the updates you can while avoiding drivers and then create the images. Deploy at will on any machine with a chipset that employs ACHI hard drive access and then change the windows installation key to whatever you've got. I'm not too crazy about the later versions of TI. My rocket-science and brain surgeon degrees are still lost in the mail and until I get it I'll just keep using the stuff that works.

I've left a few things out and I'm old and I don't always make sense but I'll answer anything anyone wants to know.

Using this method I can turn out any computer in an hour or two depending on how hard I have to chase after the drivers. Finding your data (pictures, word processing, spreadsheets, videos, music, etc) can take a while. As does zeroing out a hard drive. The Windows 7 part is pretty painless though.

I wish I hadn't gotten fooled by ASUS and their descriptions of their BIOS upgrades. The notes they provide make it appear that the OS selection was deleted by version 402. I deduced I should go back before that. I did. And before that. And before that. No help whatsoever. The new 515 version is the answer.

Thanks again Greg. Give me a holla if I can ever help you.

WR

 

[RoccoCroce]

BIOS Firmware / Model Mismatch

I've noticed you all having success installing the 550.300 firmware on your 552 machines...
I have a 553 Machine and I'm not even able to see the 550.300 firmware when I'm in the Easy Flash utility.
I've got an Asus X553SA and there is NO " OS Selection " in the bios.
I was able to install Windows 7 from a known-good DVD after disabling secure boot, enabling CSM and cleaning the drive in diskpart. Unfortunately it does the usual " Loading Windows > Bluescreen > LOOP. " In "safe-mode", the last driver to load is disk.sys.

I've tried every BIOS firmware version on the asus driver / support section of this mode's page.
I'm currently running BIOS version 205, which is the latest offered on the support page.

If ANYONE has WINDOWS 7 64 ULTIMATE running on their X553SA, PLEASE let me know how you've done it!
Thank you so much in advance.
Rocco