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Shahibur Rahman
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Got an MSI motherboard and ready to install Windows 11? Whether you just want the fast steps or a step-by-step walkthrough with BIOS details, this post has you covered.
Update your BIOS if MSI provides a newer version for your board.
Enable:
Windows creates required EFI, Recovery, and Primary partitions.
You now have a clean, secure Windows 11 install on your MSI system. Using F11 for a one-time boot is simplest, while BIOS boot order changes are handy for repeated reinstalls.
Did F11 work on your board, or did you have to set boot order manually? Drop your experience in the comments!
Continue reading...
Quick Guide (for experienced users)
- Create Bootable USB β Use Microsoftβs Media Creation Tool (8GB+ USB).
- Enter BIOS β Reboot β press Delete (or F2). Switch to Advanced (F7) if needed.
- Enable Requirements β In BIOS: enable UEFI mode, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot.
- Boot from USB β Press F11 during startup β pick UEFI: [USB].
- Install Windows 11 β Choose Custom Install, delete partitions on target disk, select Unallocated Space.
- Finish Setup β Follow prompts, restart, install MSI drivers, activate Windows.
Reminder: Deleting partitions erases all data. Backup first!
Full Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- Check Requirements
- 64-bit CPU, 1GHz+, dual-core
- 4GB RAM minimum
- 64GB storage
- UEFI firmware, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0
Update your BIOS if MSI provides a newer version for your board.
2. Create a Bootable USB
- Microsoft Tool (official) β Handles ISO + boot setup automatically.
- Rufus (advanced) β Lets you bypass TPM/Secure Boot checks if testing or unsupported.
3. Enter MSI Click BIOS 5
- Restart, press Delete or F2 at MSI splash.
- Default is EZ Mode β press F7 for Advanced Mode.
Enable:
- UEFI Boot Mode (not Legacy/CSM)
- TPM 2.0 under Security β Trusted Computing
- Secure Boot under Boot β Secure Boot
4. Boot from USB
Option A (Recommended): F11 Boot Menu
- Restart β tap F11 β select UEFI: [USB Drive] β boot installer.
Option B: Change Boot Order
- In BIOS, drag USB to top of Boot Priority (EZ) or set Boot Option #1 (Advanced).
- Save & exit (F10).
5. Install Windows 11
- Choose language, region, keyboard layout.
- Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
- Delete partitions on target drive β select Unallocated Space β Next.
Windows creates required EFI, Recovery, and Primary partitions.
6. Finish Setup
- System copies files and reboots several times.
- Configure account, privacy, and network.
- After reaching desktop:
- Install latest MSI chipset, LAN, and audio drivers from MSI Support .
- Run Windows Update.
- Activate Windows in Settings β System β Activation.
Wrap-Up
You now have a clean, secure Windows 11 install on your MSI system. Using F11 for a one-time boot is simplest, while BIOS boot order changes are handy for repeated reinstalls.
Did F11 work on your board, or did you have to set boot order manually? Drop your experience in the comments!Continue reading...
