Solved Multiple drives receiving BSOD on new computer

Obliman

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I just built a new computer and am trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on a 500GB Crucial SSD. I tried using the disk drive with a Windows 7 CD, but the computer did not recognize it. I then tried installing from a flash drive, which managed to make it to the Windows setup screen, but then did not recognize that the SSD was plugged in. I tried again with a regular Western Digital 500GB drive and got the same result.

Both drives do work, the WD has been my main drive for years and the SSD I confirmed is readable/writable and I have correctly formatted it using the Drive Management menu. I can also see both drives in the BIOS menu.

I tried installing Windows using my old computer and it loaded perfectly onto the SSD, however when I try to boot from the SSD or the WD using the new computer, I get a BSOD flashed across the screen. (Unfortunately, it's way too fast to see what the error code is.)

I suppose it could be an issue with installing Windows using the wrong motherboard that is causing the BSODs, but that doesn't explain why only the new computer doesn't recognize my hard drives.

System Specifications
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
MSI Z97-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z97
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2774-KR G-SYNC GeForce GTX 770 2GB
Crucial MX100 CT512MX100SSD1 2.5" 512GB
Western Digital 500GB 5400RPM
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
Motherboard
MSI Z97-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z97
Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2774-KR G-SYNC GeForce GTX 770 2GB
Hard Drives
Crucial MX100 CT512MX100SSD1 2.5" 512GB
Western Digital 500GB 5400RPM
Solved the problem by fiddling with the BIOS settings some more. Changed the SATA mode to one I didn't recognize and suddenly everything works.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150
Motherboard
MSI Z97-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z97
Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2774-KR G-SYNC GeForce GTX 770 2GB
Hard Drives
Crucial MX100 CT512MX100SSD1 2.5" 512GB
Western Digital 500GB 5400RPM

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Assembled
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3H
Memory
Corsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Sound Card
Onboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron E2040T
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB
Seagate 500 GB
PSU
Corsair VS550
Case
Cooler Master K380
Cooling
Cooler Master Seidon 120V Plus
Keyboard
Logitech MK260r
Mouse
Logitech MK260r
Internet Speed
PMPL Broadband
Antivirus
Windows Defender + MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Dell Studio 15" Laptop
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