BIOS doesn't detect SSD device.

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Skotcher
Member

182

01-23-2026, 09:40 PM

I was checking the internet and then encountered a blue screen on Windows. The laptop wouldn't start, and when I opened the BIOS I noticed the SSD wasn't listed. I attempted to apply "Load optimized defaults" but it didn't work. I verified the BIOS version and confirmed it was updated. The boot mode is set to 'UEFI', yet the SSD still isn't appearing in the boot order. I tried turning the VMD controller on or off, but it had no impact. No changes were made to the BIOS or overclocking settings, just a standard setup. Can you assist me?

Skotcher

01-23-2026, 09:40 PM #1

DeMoMisTy
Member

173

01-24-2026, 09:09 PM

It seems the device malfunctioned. Reach out to MSI for warranty support.

DeMoMisTy

01-24-2026, 09:09 PM #2

It seems the device malfunctioned. Reach out to MSI for warranty support.

kazanbaz
Junior Member

01-25-2026, 12:46 AM

Check the correct section for storage devices.
For SATA drives, search the SATA drives area.
If your drive isn't listed, it may have failed.

kazanbaz

01-25-2026, 12:46 AM #3

Check the correct section for storage devices.
For SATA drives, search the SATA drives area.
If your drive isn't listed, it may have failed.

garman14
Member

01-25-2026, 06:32 AM

Hi, thank you for your reply, yes the laptop is under warranty but I know it would take a long time to be fixed if is damaged.
Ok, I will look at other sections too.
That's why I'm asking here maybe there is just some setting in bios that I can do...
I had a few times that I could see it in the bios but when I want to reinstall the Win11 it disappears when I wanna create a partition. (I don't think is dead)

garman14

01-25-2026, 06:32 AM #4