I put in a fresh graphics card and power supply, but my storage devices aren’t recognizing them.
I put in a fresh graphics card and power supply, but my storage devices aren’t recognizing them.
I bought a used RX 6700xt and a fresh Seagate PSU (750 watts) today. After installation, the BIOS only recognizes your D drive and doesn’t show any other drives. It warns about the boot drive but still boots into it, which is confusing. The M.2 slot shows nothing in the BIOS either. I have two HDDs and an M.2 card listed as missing. I’m unsure what to do next since this isn’t something I’ve seen before.
You might encounter issues if you keep using the outdated cables. The system won’t boot properly with them, so it’s best to update before powering on.
I did a bit of quick checking, turns out I probably damaged my storage devices, a tough takeaway. But remember, always replace all your cables when installing a new power supply unit.
The connector layout on the rear of the power supply might vary among brands. This can lead to situations where you're supplying 12V to components that should only receive 5V or better, due to mismatches between different manufacturers. Even among products from the same company, minor variations are possible. Therefore, it's advisable to use the cables included with your PSU or confirm that any new cables are compatible.
I understand your concerns about the motherboard setup. It’s possible the issue lies with the M.2 ports or the PCIe connection, especially if you only plugged in one type of interface. Also, a fresh M.2 might not be properly recognized if the data or M.2 ports aren’t correctly connected. If you suspect the port itself is damaged or misaligned, replacing the board could be the best solution.