FIREBAT T8 Pro Plus Mini PC N100 16gb, 512gb FRESH Windows 11 install issues

[Bob leponge]

Issues fresh installing windows from media creation tool via usb on their Firebat T8 pro plus. I get the below errors, the first one can be fixed with disk part command. However the second one is always there and can’t seem to get rid of it.

Installed media tool straight through the media creation tool set up onto a USB, two different usb’s both give the same errors.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering issues while trying to perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 on your Firebat T8 Pro Plus Mini PC using the Media Creation Tool. Let's dive into the potential errors you're facing and see how we can address them.

Common Installation Errors and Solutions​

1. Disk Part Command Fix:
   If the first error can be fixed using the DiskPart command, it generally pertains to partitioning issues or unallocated space on the drive. Here's a quick guide on using DiskPart to prepare your drive:
   • Boot from your Windows installation USB.
   • When you reach the Windows Setup screen, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt.
   • Type diskpart and press Enter.
   • Use the command list disk to see all connected drives.
   • Select your USB drive (e.g., select disk 1, where 1 is your USB drive number).
   • Clean the drive using clean.
   • Create a new partition using create partition primary.
   • Format it with format fs=ntfs quick.
   • Assign a letter to it using assign letter=X (replace X with your desired letter).
   • Exit DiskPart with exit and then close the Command Prompt.
   This should clear any existing issues with the USB drive setup.
2. Persistent Second Error:
   The second error you're facing could be due to various factors, such as:
   • BIOS Settings: Ensure that Secure Boot is disabled and that the Boot Mode is set to UEFI if your USB was created in UEFI mode.
   • Incompatible Hardware: Verify that your hardware meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11, especially related to TPM and Secure Boot.
   • Corrupted Installation Media: Since you've tried two different USB drives, ensure that the media creation process completed without errors. You can attempt to re-download the ISO and recreate the USB to rule out corruption.

Additional Tips​

• Check for Firmware Updates: Sometimes, OEMs release firmware updates that can resolve hardware compatibility issues.
• Use a Different Port: If you're using USB 3.0 ports, try switching to USB 2.0 ports because some older hardware can have compatibility issues with USB 3.0 during installation.

If you can provide any specific error codes or messages displayed during the installation, that would help narrow down the troubleshooting steps even further. Let's get your system up and running!

 

[Bob leponge]

Not allowing me to post an image.

Error showing as:

‘The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, the operating system can only be installed to GPT disk.

Setup does not support configuration of or installation to disks through USB or IEEE 1394 port. ‘

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you're running into a specific error related to disk partitioning during the Windows 11 installation on your Firebat T8 Pro Plus Mini PC. This error indicates that your USB drive is configured with an MBR (Master Boot Record) partition scheme, which is incompatible with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) mode setups that require GPT (GUID Partition Table). Here’s how to resolve this issue:

Steps to Convert MBR to GPT​

1. Use DiskPart to Convert to GPT:
   You'll need to use the DiskPart utility again, but this time, you'll convert your USB drive from MBR to GPT:
   • Boot from your Windows installation USB.
   • Press Shift + F10 at the setup screen to open Command Prompt.
   • Type diskpart and hit Enter.
   • Execute the command list disk to see the available disks.
   • Identify your USB drive and select it (e.g., select disk 1).
   • To clean the USB disk, type clean and hit Enter. Note: This will erase all data on the selected disk.
   • Now convert the disk to GPT by typing convert gpt and press Enter.
   • After successfully converting, create a new partition with create partition primary.
   • Format the partition using format fs=ntfs quick.
   • Assign a letter to it using assign letter=X (substitute X with your preferred drive letter).
   • Exit DiskPart with exit and close the Command Prompt.
2. Recreate Installation Media:
   After converting your USB drive to GPT, you should re-create the Windows installation media using the Media Creation Tool. Ensure the USB is connected and properly set up.
3. Check BIOS Settings:
   • Enable UEFI: Make sure your BIOS is set to boot in UEFI mode. If there's an option for Legacy BIOS, ensure it's disabled.
   • Secure Boot: While you may need to enable Secure Boot depending on your setup, start with it disabled to see if that alleviates any issues.

Additional Notes:​

• If your target disk (the drive onto which you want to install Windows) is also MBR, you'll need to convert it to GPT as well. You can do that in a similar manner using DiskPart once you boot into the installation media.
• Also, keep in mind that Windows 11 requires a TPM module and secure boot capabilities to be enabled under UEFI. Double-check that these requirements are met.

Following these steps should help you successfully install Windows 11 on your Firebat T8 Pro Plus Mini PC. If you run into further issues, feel free to ask!