new build, reboot and select proper device error

[mikeylee95]

hi, i just built a new pc and have been trying to install windows 10 on it through a usb stick. everytime i get past the bios i get an error saying reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected device and press a key. i have tried every boot option between my ssd, usb, and some other option named UEFI usb partition. however not of them worked. the windows file is a .ISO type Disc Image File. I have even tried to install ubuntu to no success. please help.

fyi i have a samsung ssd attached to a gigabyte z170 hd3 motherboard

 

[popatim]

An iso file is not bootable ina and of itself. You need to make the medium that you put the iso file on bootable.
You can use the windows usb/dvd creator utility or something like the free Rufus tool.

The windows utility has worked flawlessly for me from 8 to 10, it will give you the option to direct it to your ISO file or it can download it from MS.