Issue with Lenovo Yoga 7i 8th gen 16IRL8 VMD driver not recognized.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Issue with Lenovo Yoga 7i 8th gen 16IRL8 VMD driver not recognized.

leolo37
Junior Member

12-21-2023, 06:45 PM

I have a client with a Lenovo Yoga 7i 8th generation 16IRL8. Upon startup, it prompts for keyboard language and then advances to advanced setup, refusing to boot. Clearing the BIOS, reseating the drive, and using the Windows installer all fail to detect the SSD in DiskPart or the installer. I've tried downloading various drivers but only found a VMD driver that doesn't allow detection. No available drivers seem to resolve the issue. I also replaced the drive, which still shows a security authorization error and doesn't recognize it. None of these steps have worked. Can anyone assist?

leolo37

12-21-2023, 06:45 PM #1

trollface_098
Junior Member

12-23-2023, 08:06 AM

Yes, the drive functions correctly and appears on connected devices.

trollface_098

12-23-2023, 08:06 AM #2

Yes, the drive functions correctly and appears on connected devices.

Tim3Crime
Member

12-23-2023, 08:48 AM

I don't have access to your current system details, so I can't confirm if a newer BIOS is available. Please check your device's manufacturer website or contact support for the latest updates.

Tim3Crime

12-23-2023, 08:48 AM #3

I don't have access to your current system details, so I can't confirm if a newer BIOS is available. Please check your device's manufacturer website or contact support for the latest updates.

darkevil91
Junior Member

12-23-2023, 11:18 AM

I used two different storage devices and verified they appear in the BIOS, but not in the disk section or during the Windows installation process.

darkevil91

12-23-2023, 11:18 AM #4

I used two different storage devices and verified they appear in the BIOS, but not in the disk section or during the Windows installation process.

SlaRac0nte_
Member

217

12-31-2023, 12:57 AM

I don't think that's right. Perhaps I should attempt to download the newest BIOS?

SlaRac0nte_

12-31-2023, 12:57 AM #5

I don't think that's right. Perhaps I should attempt to download the newest BIOS?

Barnie911
Member

01-03-2024, 02:27 AM

They may not function properly on another system.

Barnie911

01-03-2024, 02:27 AM #6

They may not function properly on another system.

J1son
Member

211

01-04-2024, 08:06 PM

Check for the newest BIOS update and consider upgrading the chipset as well. This might fix the issue.

J1son

01-04-2024, 08:06 PM #7

Check for the newest BIOS update and consider upgrading the chipset as well. This might fix the issue.