Use the chipset/drivers that you have saved on your Windows 10 USB before going back online.Įz fresh install. The download and install APK tool newest version: To secure erase Samsung SSD, you need to first create bootable USB. cloning the disk, the software may not function properly due to the USB adaptor. No MS account prompts and no automatic downloading of junk drivers. Click on the largest partition of your SSD, format it for good measure and with that partition highlighted, click 'Next'.įor best results with Windows10 Installations, do them offline.
This will force the UEFI mode to switch in the bios and immediately start the Windows installation.ĭuring the Windows installation, make sure to choose 'Custom Installation' and delete all existing partitions from your SSD and then click 'New'. Under 'Boot Override' choose UEFI: USB (name of your usb will be here) Users should use Windows 10 or Bootable Tools to perform firmware update and to access the other features of SSD Utility not available in Windows 7. Set your BIOS to load optimised defaults and then save. Make sure you are on the latest BIOS: v2501 for your board.Īfter updating your BIOS/UEFI, download these drivers to your Windows 10 USB for later use. Changing to UEFI is easy, once you realise that you have to re-install the OS :Pįirst things first.
