Windows fresh install in Veriton X4690 desktop, and it cannot detect the NVMe type

bmichelb

Hi guys,

I have a Veriton X4690 desktop. When i switch it on first the first time use, it drives me through some menus and there is a point when it requires a Microsoft Account. I dont want this, i like a local user and that is all. As i could not bypass this i decided to (re)install windows 10/11 by downloading the image from MS website. Unfortunately the issue here is that it cannot detect the NVMe type of KIngston SSD card (as HDD). How to move on?

Thanks in advance!

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/697559/windows-fresh-install-in-veriton-x4690-desktop-and-it-cannot-detect-the-nvme-type

Try resetting BIOS with F9 (in BIOS) and change Sata mode to AHCI. BTW, there was no need to Clean install windows you can add/create a User local (offline) account or MS account: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-local-user-account-in-windows-11.590/

You have to download the IRST driver version 19.1.0.1001 for your desktop from Acer Support and install it on the USB boot drive with the ISO file: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/nvme-missing-during-windows-11-installation/485ece25-eafe-43e5-b3bb-0c66308e899e I don't recommend downgrading this 100% Windows11 machine to W10, drivers will be mismatched, and updates will fail. 😉

billsey

Just put the IRST drivers on your Windows install flash drive, then when you get to that point tell it to load them. Once you have IRST drivers loaded the NVMe SSD will show up as an option. If you instead change to AHCI mode you will no longer have access to any of the IRST features.

When you do the initial Windows setup you have a couple of choices for creating a local account. If you are disconnected from the internet it will allow a local account or if you use the email address no@thankyou.com and any made up password it will complain that has been used to often and will default to a local account.