crashnburn4u Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Migrating Windows 7 or 8 Install from BIOS machine to Native Boot VHD on UEFI – Intricate Issues, Questions & Meticulous Steps A lot of the info gathered here was based on the steps and posts on these threads: o http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/55775-Transfer-Thinkpad-Win7-Instance-to-New-4K-Win8-1(conserve)-Laptop-to-a-Partition-Imgo http://reboot.pro/topic/19954-win-7-transfer-migrate-to-win81-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-or-both/o http://www.sevenforums.com/virtualization/339361-win-7-transfer-win8-1-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-both.html#post2847502 All details are being posted here, as the best and closest to such scenario seems to be experienced by MagicAndreas over here on MSFN (fromo Pg 2 to 4/5):http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129475-boot-windows-7-from-vhd-an-amazing-concept/page-4 Creating a fresh thread (for the differences) but also bringing alive the old one (related & similar info) so that we can pull info & people over here. Hope the Mods wont get mad as this has not been an easy thing to do or undergo for few weeks. I believe the solution and best guidance would be found here. · BIOS vs UEFI issues and learnings:o Windows has 2 flavours of bootloaders that look alike : 1. For BIOS systems, 2. for UEFI systems.Can be told apart as UEFI bootloader presents "Boot from Device" as one of root menu optionso http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dai/archive/2014/04/10/using-vhd-native-boot-with-uefi-firmware-bcdedit-vs-bcdboot.aspxo TIME CONSUMING EXPERIENCES with 2 VHD + 1 VHDX instances I created using Disk2VHD:§ 1st MBR VHDX (Boots in Hyper-V Gen 1, Native Boot VHDX - Windows 7 not supported??)§ 1st MBR VHD (Boots in Hyper-V Gen 1 & VMWare)§ 2nd MBR VHD Converted to GPT + GPT VHD now has System + MSR partitions§ http://www.dertechblog.de/en/2014/01/howto-hyper-v-gen1-vm-convert-gen2-vm/Mount-VHD -Path "C:\Win7or8.vhd" ..Dismount-VHD at end of all commands belowgptgen.exe -w \.physicaldrive# # = disk number , get via Get-Disk§ create partition efi size=100format quick fs=fat32 label=”System”assign letter =”S” create partition msr size=128 bcdboot g:\windows /s s: /f UEFI …EFI boot files copied to “System” Partition i.e. Virtual EFI partition§ bcdboot g:\windows …Add to UEFI Boot Entry (PRIOR: Remove any VHD Native Boot bcdedit /delete {guid} entries) · Hyper-V Gen 2 not accept VHD, Only VHDX· In VMWare (w EFI hack): GPT VHD boots & later SYSPREP OOBE applied also boots· Native Boot GPT VHD Win7 freeze even in Safe Mode – Even after SYSPREPo Stuck at classpnp.sys, disk.sys. Some suggest AHCI registry thing or this etc.o Possibility: Win7 won’t work at all w/ new Hardware, so updated GPT VHD Win 7 Ult > 8 Pro (next 8.1)§ Preserved: Programs + Settings on GPT VHD Updated Win 8 Pro: VMWare Boots, Native NOTSome new errors, and I can’t figure out how to repair recover them · MAIN QUERIES on the OPTIONS on NEXT STEPS MOVING FORWARD: (some EFI/ PARTITIONS/ stuff Queries wrt URL 1 & 2 above)I can multitask some stuff I’ve tried below, but prefer clarity for clean EFI & Imaging minus errors/ issueso A. Existing HOST Preinstalled Win 8.1 HDD already has EFI partition.. HOST HDD v/s Guest GPT VHD§ Does guest GPT VHD need EFI, System, MSR & Pre OS partitions created? (like URL2 CMD steps)§ Can VHD have its own EFI partition and still boot NATIVELY with Host Partitions EFI?o B. Better to image OS PARTITIONS or entire DISK DRIVE w/ EFI/ MSR partitions or Create new EFI/MSR?o 1. (Tried/ Can try again) Fresh Install Win7 &/or 8 on Native VHDs. See if boots at all on new hardwareTHIS except BCDEDIT used BCDBOOT - http://jaminquimby.com/joomla253/work-stations/85-windows-7/73-how-to-install-windows-7-ultimate-onto-a-vhd-driveo 2. Please guide on ways to trace & fix and make Win 7 UEFI VHD able to Native Booto 3. If Win 7 fails fully, take Upgraded Win 8/ 8.1 IMAGE to Native VHD that boots?· ACTION STEPS & POSSBILITIES:· OLD SYSTEM: BIOS - MBR Windows 7 x 64 SP1o Original: IBM Partition + 200 MB Boot Partition > Eliminated & Sys Repairo Recently: Empty 238MB > Recreated ‘System Reserved’ 200 MB using DiskMgmt· NEXT STEPS – ACTIONS NEEDED (Best Order to be determined):o SYSPREP o CREATE IMAGE (Options): With or without EFI, System, MSR i.e. Pre OS Partitions?§ (1) Disk Management – SHRINK OS PARTITION/ DISK ??§ (2) Two ways: (i) Disk2VHD 1.64 vs 2.01 – Check All Partitions or not? v/s OS Partition only?§ (ii) ImageX/ Disk2WIM/ DISM steps: (Better than Disk2VHD? Ignores EFI, System, MSR partns?)· Capture Sysprep-ed Windows 7 or 8 imageo (wimlib-imagex capture C:\ D:\Win7or8.sysprepped.wim)· TRANSITION STEPSo MBR to GPT conversion of disk partition configuration using GPTGEN or§ GUI Tool like: AOMEI Partition Asst etc. http://www.disk-partition.com/free-partition-manager.html o MAYBE: INSERT PARTITIONS and STUFF, before OS Partition based Answers to Queries A & B· NEW SYSTEM: UEFI – GPT Preinstalled Win 8.1 Pro x64 – Secure Boot Disabled (for Win 7)o Boot using Win PEo Run Diskpart Commands to create a VHD§ create vdisk file=C:\w7or8.vhd maximum=25000 type=expandableselect vdisk file=C:\w7or8.vhdattach vdisko MAYBE: INSERT PARTITIONS and STUFF, before OS Partition based Answers to Queries A & Bo CREATE OS PARTITION§ create partition primaryactiveformat fs=NTFS quick label=Win7or8VHDassign letter=Vo APPLY IMAGE§ Apply capture (sysprep) image to mounted VHD· (wimlib-imagex apply D:\Win7or8.sysprepped.wim 1 V:\)o CREATE BOOT INFO: BCDBOOT§ Created boot files on C: drive - my active partition· (V:\system32\bcdboot.exe V:\windows /s C:)§ ..o DETACH VHD§ In opened Diskpart window detach vdisk command & Reboot§ ..o Create VHD Native Boot ENTRY§ Using BCDBOOT§ Using Easy BCD ??· SYSPREP Again before Native Boot??· ..· ADDITIONAL INTERSTING URLS:o http://1staidkit.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/boot2vhd-switching-between-hyper-v-native-vhd-boot-disk/ o http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/w/wiki/uefi-boot-to-vhd.aspxo o ..· ORIGINALY POSTED, PRACTICED & RECEIVED STUFF:o http://reboot.pro/topic/19954-win-7-transfer-migrate-to-win81-laptop-sysprep-generalize-vs-disk2vhd-or-both/o Edited August 13, 2014 by crashnburn4u
cdob Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Migrating Windows 7 or 8 Install from BIOS machine to Native Boot VHD on UEFIWhich hardware do you use? BIOS, firmware, driver relates to this. Stuck at classpnp.sys, disk.sys.A basic driver is not resporting success to the kernel. Of course antoher driver, not the mentioned ony. Can be the driver itself (a OS default driver or a third party driver), BIOS, firmware, hardware. Some suggest AHCIThis would result antother error: BSOD 0x7b. No it's not the current issue. Does other users use Windows 7 at relating hardware? As for testing: mount the VHD format the partition apply a default windows 7 install.wim to this partition. unmount the VHD. Boot to the VHD. If it's boots, blame a third party driver at the other VHD. By the way: the VHD can be MBR or GPT style, both works from winload.efi.
crashnburn4u Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Can you please shed some light on the requirements for a VHD to "Native Boot"? in terms of preOS partitions? I want to ensure VHD and their pre OS partitions and stuff are done properly. Because my VHDs are booting fine inside VMWare with EFI, but not booting NATIVE. So either something issue with one of the following:UEFI/BIOS > Bootloader > EFI partitions > OS Partition > Driver Issue - For a VHD to Native Boot, can it be with and/or without its "own" self contained preOS set of partitions: EFI, System, MSR (on the VHD v/s pre OS on the Host Drive).. Or can it/ does it have to use the EFI etc of a HOST drive partition? .. This is in reference to Query A. - When I image an existing Install on a HDD Disk, is it better to Image with the PreOS partitions (EFI/MSR) or without? - i.e. Create Fresh pre OS partitions (EFI/MSR) and then create and insert into Primary Partition the SysPrep Image of the installed OS.. Query B.. kind of related to Query A Why am I asking the above? Because that is what was done by the MS fellow in URL 2. § http://www.dertechblog.de/en/2014/01/howto-hyper-v-gen1-vm-convert-gen2-vm/Mount-VHD -Path "C:\Win7or8.vhd" ..Dismount-VHD at end of all commands belowgptgen.exe -w \.physicaldrive# # = disk number , get via Get-Disk§ create partition efi size=100format quick fs=fat32 label=”System”assign letter =”S” create partition msr size=128 bcdboot g:\windows /s s: /f UEFI …EFI boot files copied to “System” Partition i.e. Virtual EFI partition§ bcdboot g:\windows …Add to UEFI Boot Entry (PRIOR: Remove any VHD Native Boot bcdedit /delete {guid} entries) · OPTIONS on NEXT STEPS MOVING FORWARD: (some EFI/ PARTITIONS/ stuff Queries wrt URL 1 & 2 above)I can multitask some stuff I’ve tried below, but prefer clarity for clean EFI & Imaging minus errors/ issues o A. Existing HOST Preinstalled Win 8.1 HDD already has EFI partition.. HOST HDD v/s Guest GPT VHD§ Does guest GPT VHD need EFI, System, MSR & Pre OS partitions created? (like URL2 CMD steps)§ Can VHD have its own EFI partition and still boot NATIVELY with Host Partitions EFI? o B. Better to image OS PARTITIONS or entire DISK DRIVE w/ EFI/ MSR partitions or Create new EFI/MSR? o 1. (Tried/ Can try again) Fresh Install Win7 &/or 8 on Native VHDs. See if boots at all on new hardwareTHIS except BCDEDIT used BCDBOOT - http://jaminquimby.com/joomla253/work-stations/85-windows-7/73-how-to-install-windows-7-ultimate-onto-a-vhd-driveo 2. Please guide on ways to trace & fix and make Win 7 UEFI VHD able to Native Booto 3. If Win 7 fails fully, take Upgraded Win 8/ 8.1 IMAGE to Native VHD that boots? Edited August 13, 2014 by crashnburn4u
crashnburn4u Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Migrating Windows 7 or 8 Install from BIOS machine to Native Boot VHD on UEFIWhich hardware do you use? BIOS, firmware, driver relates to this. Stuck at classpnp.sys, disk.sys.A basic driver is not resporting success to the kernel. Of course antoher driver, not the mentioned ony.Can be the driver itself (a OS default driver or a third party driver), BIOS, firmware, hardware. Some suggest AHCIThis would result antother error: BSOD 0x7b. No it's not the current issue.Does other users use Windows 7 at relating hardware?As for testing:mount the VHDformat the partitionapply a default windows 7 install.wim to this partition.unmount the VHD.Boot to the VHD.If it's boots, blame a third party driver at the other VHD. By the way: the VHD can be MBR or GPT style, both works from winload.efi. Original Hardware: Thinkpad T6x/X6x series with BIOS Firmware - Uses BIOS - MBR Windows 7 x 64 SP1New Hardware: Toshiba P55T with UEFI Firmware - Uses - UEFI – GPT Preinstalled Win 8.1 Pro x64 It is not even booting successfully in SAFE MODE. Only closest Win7 with new hardware example I found was MagicAndre. I don't know what hardware and driver is causing issues. How can I trace and log, my PROBLEM causing DRIVER when I cant even boot into Safe Mode (on native boot). It boots fine inside VMWare. PS: VHD can be MBR or GPT, but if my Firmware is set to UEFI boot and not CSM (Legacy BIOS boot), then the VHD has to be GPT right? Then what kind of partition structure must that VHD have? Only OS Partition or it must have System, EFI, MSR partitions (As given in the Link 2 by the Microsoft guy) Please see that. Edited August 13, 2014 by crashnburn4u
cdob Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Original Hardware: Thinkpad T6x/X6x series with BIOS Firmware New Hardware: Toshiba P55T with UEFI FirmwareName the true model, not the family. Which one T6x/X6x do you use? Which one P55T do you use? It is not even booting successfully in SAFE MODE. Only closest Win7 with new hardware example I found was MagicAndre.Did you disable GOP at firmware at the unknown P55T? It boots fine inside VMWare.VHD layout is appropiate. Enable boot logging http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/162071-w2k12-show-os-boot-information/ Post ntbtlog.txt up to HdAudio.sys. PS: VHD can be MBR or GPT, but if my Firmware is set to UEFI boot and not CSM (Legacy BIOS boot), then the VHD has to be GPT right?No, VHD can be MBR or GPT nontheless. UEFI booting to a VHD GPT is possible. And UEFI booting to a VHD MBR is possible. What about apply Windows 7 install.wim to the VHD? Do you have a spare hard disk? Swap the Toshiba hdd and install Windows 7. Only OS Partition or it must have System, EFI, MSR partitions (As given in the Link 2 by the Microsoft guy) Please see that.Documentation list a friendly approach. Ignore the documentation.
crashnburn4u Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Please tell me what would be the best steps to migrate from Thinkpad Disk Drive to Toshiba as a VHD Native Boot. I used Disk2VHD as it seemed simple and outlined all steps and issues I faced above. Is there better tool and steps that you would suggest to IMAGE the Disk Drive into VHD? Or are the VHDs good enough? Original Hardware: Thinkpad T6x/X6x series with BIOS FirmwareNew Hardware: Toshiba P55T with UEFI FirmwareName the true model, not the family. Which one T6x/X6x do you use? Which one P55T do you use? Original: Thinkpad T61 with NVS140m and X61T (The drive has been swapped and used between both) - Sysprep was used after to clear both drivers. Toshiba Satellite P55T 4K Ultra HD Touchscreen: P55T-B5235:Device Driver Support for Windows 7 vs Windows 8 and 8.1?http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/758332-help-toshiba-satellite-p55t-4k-ultra-hd-touchscreen-p55t-b5235-device-driver-support-windows-7-vs-windows-8-8-1-a.html It is not even booting successfully in SAFE MODE. Only closest Win7 with new hardware example I found was MagicAndre.Did you disable GOP at firmware at the unknown P55T? How do I do that? Where/ how can I go to do that? I dont see any option labeled GOP inside Firmware. Could it be called something else? It boots fine inside VMWare.VHD layout is appropiate. Enable boot logging http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/162071-w2k12-show-os-boot-information/ Post ntbtlog.txt up to HdAudio.sys. VHD Layout is apporpriate? Meaning with or without all Pre OS partitions? I see that is there is bootlog BCDEDIT commant {} for drive? Will that be okay for VHD?Assuming it works, it will crash and then I have to MOUNT the VHD in Win 8.1 to see ntbtlog.txt right? Here's my BCD /enum ALL outputFirmware Boot Manager---------------------identifier {fwbootmgr}displayorder {bootmgr}timeout 2Windows Boot Manager--------------------identifier {bootmgr}device partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume2path \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efidescription Windows Boot Managerlocale en-USdefault {current}displayorder {current}timeout 30Windows Boot Loader-------------------identifier {current}device partition=C:path \Windows\system32\winload.efidescription Windows 8.1 Prolocale en-USrecoverysequence {85453c64-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}recoveryenabled Yesosdevice partition=C:systemroot \Windowsresumeobject {2ec76d62-21c5-11e4-8291-806e6f6e6963}bootmenupolicy Standardhypervisorlaunchtype OffWindows Boot Loader-------------------identifier {85453c64-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}device ramdisk=[\Device\HarddiskVolume1]\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim,{85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}path \windows\system32\winload.efidescription Windows Recovery Environmentlocale en-USinherit {bootloadersettings}displaymessage Recoveryosdevice ramdisk=[\Device\HarddiskVolume1]\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim,{85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}systemroot \windowsnx OptInbootmenupolicy Standardwinpe YesResume from Hibernate---------------------identifier {2ec76d62-21c5-11e4-8291-806e6f6e6963}device partition=C:path \Windows\system32\winresume.efidescription Windows 8.1 Prolocale en-USinherit {resumeloadersettings}filedevice partition=C:filepath \hiberfil.sysdebugoptionenabled NoWindows Memory Tester---------------------identifier {memdiag}device partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume2path \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\memtest.efidescription Windows Memory Diagnosticlocale en-USDevice options--------------identifier {85453c65-21cd-11e4-94cc-e2420fc53d1b}description Windows Recoveryramdisksdidevice partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume1ramdisksdipath \Recovery\WindowsRE\boot.sdi PS: VHD can be MBR or GPT, but if my Firmware is set to UEFI boot and not CSM (Legacy BIOS boot), then the VHD has to be GPT right?No, VHD can be MBR or GPT nontheless.UEFI booting to a VHD GPT is possible.And UEFI booting to a VHD MBR is possible. I was told this was not allowed and as per the MS blog link I posted, they had to be converted to EFI-GPTWhat about apply Windows 7 install.wim to the VHD? -I can try this again (did try once) and report back. Which METHOD / STEPS should I use for this? Do you have a spare hard disk? Swap the Toshiba hdd and install Windows 7. I might have a spare, but I doubt if I can get to this hardware that easy like Thinkpad Drive bays. Nor do I want to as I have to return it to employer comany in 2 or 3 months after contract is over. Only OS Partition or it must have System, EFI, MSR partitions (As given in the Link 2 by the Microsoft guy) Please see that.Documentation list a friendly approach. Ignore the documentation.Meaning? "friendly" ignore? I dont quite understand what you are saying here. Edited August 14, 2014 by crashnburn4u
cdob Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Please tell me what would be the best steps to migrate from Thinkpad Disk Drive to Toshiba as a VHD Native Boot.The best way: do not do this. There is no best way. I used Disk2VHD as it seemed simple and outlined all steps and issues I faced above.The issue relates not to Disk2VHD, most likely there is another reason. P55T-B5235: http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200008303 P55t-A5202 http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200005514 Version 1.20 - 2013-07-23 Updated: VGA GOP driver V5.0.1032.I assume the P55T-B5235 uses GOP too. Which firmware version do you use? Where/ how can I go to do that? I dont see any option labeled GOP inside Firmware. Could it be called something else?Yes, there can be another name. Or there is no option at all. As for apply the windows 7 intall.wim: You qouted already http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129475-boot-windows-7-from-vhd-an-amazing-concept/page-5#entry1083966 DISM.exe /Apply-Image /ImageFile:E:\sources\install.wim /Index:4 /ApplyDir:V:\ 1
crashnburn4u Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 The issue relates not to Disk2VHD, most likely there is another reason.P55T-B5235: http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200008303P55t-A5202 http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200005514Version 1.20 - 2013-07-23Updated: VGA GOP driver V5.0.1032.I assume the P55T-B5235 uses GOP too.Which firmware version do you use? Where/ how can I go to do that? I dont see any option labeled GOP inside Firmware. Could it be called something else?Yes, there can be another name. Or there is no option at all.As for apply the windows 7 intall.wim: You qouted already http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/129475-boot-windows-7-from-vhd-an-amazing-concept/page-5#entry1083966DISM.exe /Apply-Image /ImageFile:E:\sources\install.wim /Index:4 /ApplyDir:V:\ I guess the above would be the best way to IMAGE the DRIVE. Anyways, you are a genius: I posted also on Toshiba forums to get confirmation for BIOS. I am posting here too with additional info about my laptop as posted here. http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Drivers-and-Utilities/Help-Satellite-4K-P55T-B5235-Boot-amp-Driver-support-for-Win-7/m-p/604899#M21076 I am running into bit of confusion figuring out what is the LATEST BIOS version for this laptop? Is the Driver Mapping & Selection engine/ configurator FAULTY here? My Model is this: Satellite P55T-B235Part No: PSPNVU - 01Q01ESystem BIOS: 1.10EC: 1.00 As per the help I am getting here: http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/172462-migrating-windows-7-or-8-install-from-bios-machine-to-native-boot-vhd/ Insert Model: P55T-B5235http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200008303 Then filter by BIOS shows: BIOS version 1.20 for Satellite P50 (PSPNSx/PSPNUx/PSPNTx/PSPNVx)Posted Date: 2014-07-30 | Version: 1.20 | Size: 14.87MBIOS version 1.10 for Satellite P50 (PSPNSx/PSPNUx/PSPNTx/PSPNVx)Posted Date: 2014-06-16 | Version: 1.10 | Size: 17.96M Insert Model: P55t-A5202http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=1200005514 Then filter by BIOS shows:BIOS version 1.80 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-06-25 | Version: 1.80 | Size: 16.32MACPI Flash BIOS version 1.70 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-06-25 | Version: 1.70 | Size: 16.3MACPI Flash BIOS version 1.60 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-02-12 | Version: 1.60 | Size: 16.29MACPI Flash BIOS version 1.50 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx)Posted Date: 2014-01-08 | Version: 1.50 | Size: 16.28M First search result shows BIOS etc for P50 etc using exact model Second search result shows BIOS etc for P55t etc. using a different model What is with these mismatched BIOS results? Can we have Toshiba Support chime in on this and point out which is the MATCHING, LATEST BIOS for the Model I have? Given that this is BIOS, I am rather upset there are such mixups. I cant experiment with this until there is proper confirmation.
cdob Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 What is with these mismatched BIOS results?Yes, it's confusing. Which part number do yo use? README.TXT 2014-07-30 CDC BIOS version 1.20 for Satellite P50 (PSPNSx/PSPNUx/PSPNTx/PSPNVx) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This BIOS is applicable to the following models: o All models having part numbers beginning with "PSPNSM", "PSPNSP", "PSPNSU", "PSPNTM", "PSPNTP", "PSPNTU", "PSPNUM", "PSPNUP", "PSPNUU", "PSPNVM", "PSPNVP", or "PSPNVU". README.TXT 2014-06-25 CDC ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.80 for Satellite P50/P55/P55t (PSPMJx/MKx/PSPKKAx/KEx) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This BIOS is applicable to the following models: o All models having part numbers beginning with "PSKKAM", "PSKKAP", "PSKKAU", "PSKKEM", "PSKKEP", "PSKKEU", "PSPMJM", "PSPMJP", "PSPMJU", "PSPMKM", "PSPMKP", or "PSPMKU". Break, do not flash the firmware so far. Go back to basic testings: Can you boot a Windows 7 DVD at BIOS mode? Can you press shift F10? Can you boot a Windows 7 DVD at UEFI mode? Can you press shift F10?
crashnburn4u Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 My Model is this: Satellite P55T-B235Part No: PSPNVU - 01Q01ESystem BIOS: 1.10EC: 1.00 Model (P55T) matches second one, Part no (PSPNVU) matches first one. I will check both Windows 7 DVD Boots and get back to you. I think both work (atleast one of them does). Let me check and come back to you. Are you on some Instant Messenger somewhere? (AIM, GTalk, Skype, MSN, Y! or something?)
crashnburn4u Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 I updated to new BIOS 1.2 - It doesnt show any GOP options. I called Tech Support to ask them and they said Level 2 guy will call me (never happens Hmm..)Any thoughts / suggestions on what I should tell/ ask/ demand of them, given their older MACHINES & BIOS show GOP on their BIOS? Can it be an included hidden feature or its something that would be a "change able" i.e. enable / disable setting? How do I make them add it or find it? -------------------- I have several versions/ instances of Windows 7 ISOs and I have a Zalman VE 200 (USB Virtual Optical/ HDD) (ISO Mount & Booter). I tried one of them WIn7x64 Ultimate SP1 ISOs using both Firmware Modes and selecting Zalman as Boot Device: - UEFI Mode: No Win7 at all, Goes to HDD and boots that- CSM Mode: Win 7 Installer + SHIFT F10 works Is there a certain ISO / DVD released by MS that is more UEFI setting boot favorable? Let me know and I can download.. from MSDN or TechNet or Retail variation (we're gold partners for decades)
jaclaz Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Is there a certain ISO / DVD released by MS that is more UEFI setting boot favorable? Let me know and I can download.. from MSDN or TechNet or Retail variation (we're gold partners for decades)Well, you can re-master one with ONLY the UEFI booting, see:http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/172122-got-tips-on-how-to-make-a-bootable-cd-from-bootable-usb/but the "original" should have been already made as "dual boot" BIOS/UEFI, while it is entirely possible that the VE 200 *somehow* only emulates the BIOS booting.If I were you I would use a "real" DVD drive or make a UEFI compatible USB stick for testing the install. jaclaz
crashnburn4u Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 PS: Can I/ should I try to use that SHIFT + F10 to create a fresh VHD and install WIn7 on it? To see how it works? How would I make it boot once Installed? Any steps/ guide you'd recommend? (PS: Dont want to make mistakes over overwrite any boot or partition info of the preinstalled Win 8.1).
crashnburn4u Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 Do you think a PURE windows 7 install on a Partition or a Hard Drive would work from CSM Mode? Given that GOP option is not there in current BIOS?
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now