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HP Pavilion p7-1414 Desktop PC
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I replaced the cpu on my windows hp computer, now i can’t select any of my disks to install windows onto. Please help me.

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@Joe1622

 

Welcome to the HP support community.

 

I understand that the hard disk was not detected, I am glad to assist you.

Restore Defaults in BIOS

  • Backup and save important information on your computer, and then turn off the computer.
  • Turn on the computer, and then click F10, until the BIOS opens.
  • Under the Main tab, use the up and down arrow keys to select Restore Defaults.
  • Figure : Restore Defaults
  • Image: Restore Defaults
  • Select Yes.
  • Figure : Load Defaults
  • Image: Load Defaults
  • Under the Main tab, use the up and down arrow keys to select Save Changes and Exit.
  • Figure : Save Changes and Exit
  • Image: Save Changes and Exit
  • When prompted, click Yes to save changes and exit.
  • Figure : Click Yes
  • Image: Click Yes

 

Perform a hard ware test:-

Hard Drive test 
1) Shutdown the computer.  

2) Turn the computer back on again and repeatedly tap on the ESC until a Startup menu appears.  

3) Press F2 once.  

4) Go to Component test.  

5) From the list, run the Hard Drive (extensive) test.  

 

Keep me posted.

If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

Cheers.

Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee

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