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Drive vanishes from the system and Blue Ray disappears after the update

Drive vanishes from the system and Blue Ray disappears after the update

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MapSurviver
Junior Member
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08-26-2022, 12:27 PM
#1
Installing M.2 drives can block certain SATA connections. If not every SATA port is active, you may need to reassign them to a different port.
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MapSurviver
08-26-2022, 12:27 PM #1

Installing M.2 drives can block certain SATA connections. If not every SATA port is active, you may need to reassign them to a different port.

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Oskar2502
Member
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08-26-2022, 12:27 PM
#2
This was a swift and efficient reply... thanks. Finding the schematic helped clarify everything, giving me a satisfying wrap-up after just a couple of minutes. Within seconds of your prompt, I received the same answer—something unexpected after two weeks of silence. After checking the board, I discovered SATA 5 and 6 could be connected to ports 0 and 1, which means I can see all my drives, including the new SSDs in both Windows and BIOS. Really appreciated the assistance; I had no idea my motherboard was configured this way. Unfortunately, that limits future expansion—I’m a bit frustrated but grateful for your help. Now I’m thinking about upgrades or even full water cooling. Any suggestions on where to start?
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Oskar2502
08-26-2022, 12:27 PM #2

This was a swift and efficient reply... thanks. Finding the schematic helped clarify everything, giving me a satisfying wrap-up after just a couple of minutes. Within seconds of your prompt, I received the same answer—something unexpected after two weeks of silence. After checking the board, I discovered SATA 5 and 6 could be connected to ports 0 and 1, which means I can see all my drives, including the new SSDs in both Windows and BIOS. Really appreciated the assistance; I had no idea my motherboard was configured this way. Unfortunately, that limits future expansion—I’m a bit frustrated but grateful for your help. Now I’m thinking about upgrades or even full water cooling. Any suggestions on where to start?

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Brunoangel
Junior Member
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08-26-2022, 12:27 PM
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It depends on your goals, but your processor will likely limit any improvements. Your PCIe slots are Gen 3, which isn’t a big deal if you opt for an affordable 3090. With current technology, upgrading usually means replacing the whole system. For water cooling, check your case’s radiator size—Blu-ray units tend to have smaller radiators than others. Each device needs two fittings in the loop. Whether you choose a soft or hard tube, unless you’re disassembling your GPU (many have done that), an AIO is preferable. Since 2080 models are scarce, finding waterblocks for them will be tougher. I’d probably design a new watercooling system from the start. Although I rebuilt a fan-based setup to watercooled, my GPUs came with built-in blocks. Back then, I bought two waterblock kits for around $600 to get started, and I added extra bends before finishing.
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Brunoangel
08-26-2022, 12:27 PM #3

It depends on your goals, but your processor will likely limit any improvements. Your PCIe slots are Gen 3, which isn’t a big deal if you opt for an affordable 3090. With current technology, upgrading usually means replacing the whole system. For water cooling, check your case’s radiator size—Blu-ray units tend to have smaller radiators than others. Each device needs two fittings in the loop. Whether you choose a soft or hard tube, unless you’re disassembling your GPU (many have done that), an AIO is preferable. Since 2080 models are scarce, finding waterblocks for them will be tougher. I’d probably design a new watercooling system from the start. Although I rebuilt a fan-based setup to watercooled, my GPUs came with built-in blocks. Back then, I bought two waterblock kits for around $600 to get started, and I added extra bends before finishing.