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BIOS fails to detect the M.2 storage after a Windows 10 crash.

BIOS fails to detect the M.2 storage after a Windows 10 crash.

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MathiesonFam
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07-15-2021, 07:13 PM
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The setup includes an ASUS B550M-A with a Ryzen 5 5600G, 4x8 T-FORCE DDR4-3600 RAM, a 1TB Crucial P2 M.2 drive, a 2TB WD spinning HDD, an XFX Swft 210 graphics card, and a 500W Radeon RX 6600. It was running NFL Blitz 2000 in the Redream emulator for Dreamcast when a sudden BSOD appeared, followed by a reboot. After restarting, the M.2 drive wasn’t accessible (Windows 10 was installed there), and the system had been stable before. The issue seems sudden—could the SSD have failed or is there another factor? I don’t have a backup system to test the drive, so I’m uncertain how to proceed without guessing.
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MathiesonFam
07-15-2021, 07:13 PM #1

The setup includes an ASUS B550M-A with a Ryzen 5 5600G, 4x8 T-FORCE DDR4-3600 RAM, a 1TB Crucial P2 M.2 drive, a 2TB WD spinning HDD, an XFX Swft 210 graphics card, and a 500W Radeon RX 6600. It was running NFL Blitz 2000 in the Redream emulator for Dreamcast when a sudden BSOD appeared, followed by a reboot. After restarting, the M.2 drive wasn’t accessible (Windows 10 was installed there), and the system had been stable before. The issue seems sudden—could the SSD have failed or is there another factor? I don’t have a backup system to test the drive, so I’m uncertain how to proceed without guessing.

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RMUMAURICE777
Senior Member
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07-15-2021, 09:58 PM
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The most probable causes are either the M.2 slot malfunctioning or the SSD failing, with the drive being significantly more likely than the slot itself.
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RMUMAURICE777
07-15-2021, 09:58 PM #2

The most probable causes are either the M.2 slot malfunctioning or the SSD failing, with the drive being significantly more likely than the slot itself.

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Beny8000
Member
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07-23-2021, 09:41 PM
#3
Consider reinstalling Windows or check PC devices for potential fixes regarding your SSD issue.
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Beny8000
07-23-2021, 09:41 PM #3

Consider reinstalling Windows or check PC devices for potential fixes regarding your SSD issue.

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cloudy114
Junior Member
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07-23-2021, 11:14 PM
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cloudy114
07-23-2021, 11:14 PM #4

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jules21910
Junior Member
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07-24-2021, 06:51 AM
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It can be tricky to reinstall Windows on a storage device that isn't showing up in the BIOS.
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jules21910
07-24-2021, 06:51 AM #5

It can be tricky to reinstall Windows on a storage device that isn't showing up in the BIOS.

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djepinio
Member
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07-24-2021, 02:45 PM
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It depends on the motherboard design. If both slots are compatible, moving it to the other slot should work without issues. Otherwise, you might need to remove and reinsert it properly.
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djepinio
07-24-2021, 02:45 PM #6

It depends on the motherboard design. If both slots are compatible, moving it to the other slot should work without issues. Otherwise, you might need to remove and reinsert it properly.

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mccoop03
Posting Freak
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07-26-2021, 12:11 AM
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It stopped working last night and I didn’t realize there was another slot available. I’ll probably attempt it this afternoon before going to Micro Center or Best Buy to get a replacement.
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mccoop03
07-26-2021, 12:11 AM #7

It stopped working last night and I didn’t realize there was another slot available. I’ll probably attempt it this afternoon before going to Micro Center or Best Buy to get a replacement.

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DoctorThaddeus
Member
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07-26-2021, 01:15 AM
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Your P2 is probably still covered by the warranty, so you might want to purchase a replacement right away and then return it for a refund.
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DoctorThaddeus
07-26-2021, 01:15 AM #8

Your P2 is probably still covered by the warranty, so you might want to purchase a replacement right away and then return it for a refund.

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PandassiYT
Junior Member
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07-26-2021, 08:32 AM
#9
Shifted the drive to the second M.2 port but it doesn’t appear in the BIOS, indicating the issue is likely with that drive. It’s time to decide whether to swap it out or install a different M.2, or consider a 2.5” SSD if the motherboard and slots are faulty. Check if the board has a dedicated controller that might have failed.
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PandassiYT
07-26-2021, 08:32 AM #9

Shifted the drive to the second M.2 port but it doesn’t appear in the BIOS, indicating the issue is likely with that drive. It’s time to decide whether to swap it out or install a different M.2, or consider a 2.5” SSD if the motherboard and slots are faulty. Check if the board has a dedicated controller that might have failed.