Bios detects SSD but not elsewhere
Bios detects SSD but not elsewhere
I put an SSD in my system and it functions properly after testing on a caddy. I reformatted and partitioned it using NTFS, which was the setup before using it on a Macbook. In BIOS it appears as drive 2, but when I boot into Windows it doesn’t show up in File Explorer, Device Manager, or Disk Management. Can anyone clarify what’s happening?
You might start the system from a Linux USB (often Ubuntu) and, once detected, choose NTFS formatting or skip it to test Windows recovery options.
I removed the drive, stored it in my USB 3.0 caddy, reconfigured it under Windows to NTFS, and everything functioned correctly. When I reinstalled it on the computer, it appeared in the BIOS but not in Windows at all. I've tested various SATA ports that normally work with other drives, switched cables, and changed connections—still no issue.
I've noted that the SSD isn't visible in disk management, device manager, or file explorer across all Windows versions. Despite being detected by Windows when installed via a Caddy drive, it still doesn’t appear. I’ve reformatted and partitioned it twice using NTFS with default settings and assigned it a letter. However, it remains unshown in Windows even after connecting through SATA and testing various cables and power connections. My concern is why this happens.
Check if the command appears in DISKPART. Look for "cmd.exe", run it with admin privileges. Open Diskpart by typing "diskpart". Execute "list disk". If present, choose the correct disk from the list (without brackets). Proceed to "list partition". Select the partition and delete it if needed. Ensure you don’t pick your boot disk. Afterward, create a primary partition. Close Diskpart and type "diskmgmt". It should now display the disk with RAW formatting. Right-click and format it as desired. Assign a drive letter. Best regards, Olaf
I just used Windows 10 and wiped the NTFS drive without any issues, assigning it the letter M:/ which is unique. I also stored several large files there and accessed them without problems; Scandisk works perfectly. After removing the drive and reinstalling it on my PC, everything appears normal in BIOS. However, when checking via DISKPART, disk management, and Windows Explorer, the drive isn’t visible. I can uninstall the drive and put it inside a caddy, where Windows treats it as a regular drive. What’s happening? This is really confusing. The BIOS shows the 120GB Kingston, but in Windows it doesn’t appear.
It then quickly refuses to start when Windows is running. Kingston offers a firmware update for it with one minor problem. The update that resolves Comstat Reset on the drive needs it to be recognized both in Windows and through a Sata port, which is exactly the issue I need to fix. Installing the update while placing the drive in the caddy prevents the SSD management software from detecting it. Just give me a hammer.
Have you figured out the issue? I’m still facing the same challenge with my Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500Gb. This situation is really frustrating. I’ve checked all the recommendations on this forum, but it looks like the hard drive and my SSD are merging, yet the BIOS still lists them as separate drives.