Boot m.2 SSD PCIe - Gigabyte mobo and B85M chipset

Question

Is there a way I can boot in my m.2 SSD?

I was able to recognize the drive in Windows and also start installing Win 10 on it, but I can't see how to boot!

Hardware configuration:

Mobo model: GA-B85M-D3PH (BIOS F5, latest)
SSD: Samsung SSD 960 PRO
PCIe adapter: Asus Hyper m.2 x4 mini card

Strepsils · Answer

You'll have to do a fresh install, but you must use GPT not MBR. Delete all partitions when starting the Windows installation. Set all BOOT options to "UEFI ONLY" where possible. Do a windows UEFI install. Make sure that the device is not a OCZ drive since it is not on the Gigabyte compatibility list but may work.

Answered by Strepsils on February 12, 2021

Boot m.2 SSD PCIe - Gigabyte mobo and B85M chipset

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