Anybody figured out how to get windows 7 or linux to even run on gigabyte j1900N-D3V? (SOLVED)

[SilentHorizon]

Hey guys, I've been fighting this motherboard for a day now, I've updated the bios to F3, I've looked on forums and set everything so that it will work with windows 7 or linux.

But no luck, when everything works properly, or so it seems, I get a BSOD because a file is missing (seems like it's missing a BIOS file of some kind). The BSOD isn't memory related issue.

Not asking for help really, a tip would help, but I'm asking if anybody with this mobo has figured it out!

BTW... F2 bios is gone, so F1 or F3 bios is the only way to go.

Only os I've ever gotten to work on here is a linux pendrive with ubuntu 13. But even that didn't work 50% of the time.

[SilentHorizon]

FINALLY!! I figured it out.

What you have to do is first, install windows 7 (or linux most likely) with another machine. Then once that is done transfer the hdd with the new windows 7 os to the j1900-d3v. Windows will go into shock with the new change, but after a few reboots it will be fine.

After that just install the drivers and be happy!

BTW... Do this for every os execpt for windows 8, I haven't done it but windows 8 is the only os that installs properly on this mobo without a BSOD.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Most likely have to set the UEFI to Legacy for OS such as Win7; that could explain your issues.

Also on some boards; where you are able to choose the SATA Mode (IDE vs AHCI) sometimes u have to select IDE Mode to get the Optical Drive to work (can sometimes get around this by using USB Optical Drive or USB Flash Drive to install OS) for the purposes of booting from and installing OS initially. Once installed follow steps to re-enable AHCI Mode properly.

[SilentHorizon]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

Most likely have to set the UEFI to Legacy for OS such as Win7; that could explain your issues.

Also on some boards; where you are able to choose the SATA Mode (IDE vs AHCI) sometimes u have to select IDE Mode to get the Optical Drive to work (can sometimes get around this by using USB Optical Drive or USB Flash Drive to install OS) for the purposes of booting from and installing OS initially. Once installed follow steps to re-enable AHCI Mode properly.

Yeah I had to choose, ide for my old HDD since I don't have a optical drive I used a usb drive.

Trust me though, even when I did do legacy it still is not acting right. I'm returning it now, the bios is a complete failure.

I 100% know it is the bios because I've spent two days with different settings all over the place and it still doesn't work.

Look at the reviews on this mobo at newegg.com, you will know what I mean.

The bios already corrupted itself twice.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Looking at such reviews is waste of time; as it is usually the user complaining about something they know nothing about in most cases.

But yea if u feel it's a dud or has major issues; return it or refund it; which ever method is allowed. Don't blame ya one bit. That is why I tell folks to ensure you give parts a good burn-in and test-run while you're within the sellers/retailers return policy.

If ITX is what you're after and you want a cheaper setup: I would just be one that doesn't ship with a CPU on it. Like a Z77, Z87, or Z97 ITX board, and perhaps use a cheaper Pentium-G or i3 CPU. At least it'll be better than any Celeron.

[SilentHorizon]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

Looking at such reviews is waste of time; as it is usually the user complaining about something they know nothing about in most cases.

But yea if u feel it's a dud or has major issues; return it or refund it; which ever method is allowed. Don't blame ya one bit. That is why I tell folks to ensure you give parts a good burn-in and test-run while you're within the sellers/retailers return policy.

If ITX is what you're after and you want a cheaper setup: I would just be one that doesn't ship with a CPU on it. Like a Z77, Z87, or Z97 ITX board, and perhaps use a cheaper Pentium-G or i3 CPU. At least it'll be better than any Celeron.

Yeah, but this new celeron quad core is for just a simple internet router/firewall with centos on it. So that is all I need.

Thx for your info! I got the Asrock Q1900-ITX which will hopfully come in soon by next week from newegg.