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Changed from a 970 Plus M.2 to a 980 Pro but still can't access the BIOS.

Changed from a 970 Plus M.2 to a 980 Pro but still can't access the BIOS.

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CaveMiner1215
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05-13-2020, 12:36 PM
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I've been using three 970 Plus NVMe drives in my PC after upgrading to a larger 980 Pro. The initial setup went smoothly, but I needed more space so I upgraded again. When I installed the 980, I expected it to be straightforward. Now that it's in place, I simply access BIOS and switch back to drive 1, which holds all my games. Drive 3 remains for storage, including my games. The only change in BIOS is that Drive 1 switches to PCIE remapping once the 980 is installed. I've formatted the drives and updated the BIOS. Any advice would be welcome. I7-10700K EVGA 2080 Super MSI MEG Z490 Ace 970 Plus NVME's
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CaveMiner1215
05-13-2020, 12:36 PM #1

I've been using three 970 Plus NVMe drives in my PC after upgrading to a larger 980 Pro. The initial setup went smoothly, but I needed more space so I upgraded again. When I installed the 980, I expected it to be straightforward. Now that it's in place, I simply access BIOS and switch back to drive 1, which holds all my games. Drive 3 remains for storage, including my games. The only change in BIOS is that Drive 1 switches to PCIE remapping once the 980 is installed. I've formatted the drives and updated the BIOS. Any advice would be welcome. I7-10700K EVGA 2080 Super MSI MEG Z490 Ace 970 Plus NVME's

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TheFallenRose
Senior Member
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05-14-2020, 10:35 PM
#2
The bootloader likely landed on drive 3 since Windows' installer seems stuck.
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TheFallenRose
05-14-2020, 10:35 PM #2

The bootloader likely landed on drive 3 since Windows' installer seems stuck.

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Heat_Signature
Junior Member
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05-15-2020, 01:41 AM
#3
I also changed the 980 to drive 2, but it worked the same. 980 functions well when connected to an external reader, displaying and identifying the drive. Mobo also handles it correctly.
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Heat_Signature
05-15-2020, 01:41 AM #3

I also changed the 980 to drive 2, but it worked the same. 980 functions well when connected to an external reader, displaying and identifying the drive. Mobo also handles it correctly.

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Kusiu4444
Member
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05-22-2020, 10:34 AM
#4
No, only a graphics card is connected in slot 1.
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Kusiu4444
05-22-2020, 10:34 AM #4

No, only a graphics card is connected in slot 1.

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marijn1505
Junior Member
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05-22-2020, 10:55 AM
#5
Use an external drive for documents.
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marijn1505
05-22-2020, 10:55 AM #5

Use an external drive for documents.

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mcDavoz
Senior Member
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05-22-2020, 07:10 PM
#6
Upgrading to a 980 Pro is necessary because your current setup only supports gen3, and the 970 Evo Plus offers the best performance for your hardware.
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mcDavoz
05-22-2020, 07:10 PM #6

Upgrading to a 980 Pro is necessary because your current setup only supports gen3, and the 970 Evo Plus offers the best performance for your hardware.

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Uselesstimo
Junior Member
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05-22-2020, 10:47 PM
#7
Yes, it works even with just two drives—like a 970 and a 980.
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Uselesstimo
05-22-2020, 10:47 PM #7

Yes, it works even with just two drives—like a 970 and a 980.