New Build - 1 of 6 SSD's detected by the BIOS, all are functioning properly. What's happening?
New Build - 1 of 6 SSD's detected by the BIOS, all are functioning properly. What's happening?
I've been updating my build components periodically. Recently, I installed an ASUS PRIME Z790-V AX motherboard and updated the BIOS to version 1802 released on 10/11/2024. My collection includes several SSDs—older ones like WD Blue SA510, Crucial BX500, and two Samsung 870 QVO-1TB drives, plus three older models from Sandisk, Fujitsu, and a Toshiba THNSNH256GBST (refer to the photos).
My system boots into BIOS, but the ASUS BIOS only recognizes the THNSNH256GBST SSD, which is the one I last used with Windows 11 installed. Despite using the new cables provided with the motherboard and the same power cable each time, none of the other drives appear except this one. I suspect the issue might be with that SSD, as it failed a week ago. After reinstalling Windows 11 again, it also failed a week later (this was on a different board, using DDR4 RAM). The Windows 11 installation doesn’t detect the drive, and even the older Windows 10 setup didn’t work.
I connected some of these SSDs to my Windows 11 laptop through a drive adapter, and they managed to appear—at least the new drives and the Samsung ones did. I contacted ASUS support, who suggested enabling CSM (Compatibility Support Module). They said it should resolve the problem but had to check further resources before confirming.
I’m trying to figure this out, having tried everything I know. My plan is to stick with the WD Blue SA510 for the OS and use the two Samsung drives for extra storage.
Here are some images:
- SSD Pile: https://imgur.com/wfidnUo
- View: https://imgur.com/wfidnUo
- Toshiba only shows in BIOS: https://imgur.com/0nkuQqM
- View: https://imgur.com/0nkuQqM
- CSM Settings: https://imgur.com/c27RSUq
- Other hardware includes: EVGA 850 G3 Power Supply, GSKill Ripgaws S5 DDR5 16GBx2 (installed once)
Thank you in advance!
It seems odd, but upon closer review it looks accurate. Maybe the timing wasn't right when I captured the image.
Clear CMOS by unplugging from the wall and display, taking out the CMOS battery, holding the power button for 30 seconds, then swapping in a new CMOS cell after 30 minutes.
What is the age of your PSU? Just to note, because you've swapped the motherboard, you'll need to reinstall the OS. Only install the drive you want to use while the rest are off. After setting up the OS offline, add all necessary drivers in an elevated command, then connect to the network to update. Turn off the system and test by connecting each drive one at a time to see if it powers up successfully.
Boot priority is set. Not all drives are visible. Switch to Advanced mode to locate SATA devices. Fast Boot might need to be disabled. Ensure the SATA controller is configured in AHCI mode. Also, note that you have a single RAM module; it should be installed in slot A2. Dual channel operation isn't possible with a single module, which can affect RAM performance negatively.
"Boot Priorit" in BIOS is set, but I'm only testing one SSD at a time. The Toshiba will appear in the Boot Priority list. If I remove the Toshiba drive and install another, it won't show up.
Advanced Mode: I turned off Fast Boot and found a video that should guide me through finding AHCI mode, though my PCH Storage Configuration is grayed out.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pds7cYPuPTQ
RAM: I have two modules installed but only one is active right now. The second module was installed on A2. Where should the second module be placed?
A drive will only appear in 'Boot Priority' if there is something on it to boot from. AN OS.
A blank drive will not appear there.
It makes sense, but Windows 11 doesn't detect any drives except the Toshiba once it's installed.