If you HDD isn't an SSD drive, I would use IDE mode first to try. Maybe you lose 30+min but if it's work, it's just fine. Just install Windows only , install Daz Loader and try you could activate`. Don't forget to format the HDD using MBR and NOT GPT!!
It is an SSD, and I have no idea how to format using MBR. There is no option anywhere to do so. I don't think my motherboard can do it.
It's possible the the problem is Intel Chip Set related. Lastly the newer Intel Chip Sets having some problems with SSD'd. Try to disable the SSD Caching first, maybe that 2ill work. Regarding formatting, normally if you delete all partitions from that SSD drive and start to install new partitions, you will be asked you want GPT or MBR. Just chose MBR. and carry on.
he might need the intel rapid storage drivers (for the new intel chipsets) in USB and click add drivers during setup to keep AHCI enabled. or even a firmware update of the SSD