New SSD and Windows - ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 malfunctioned
New SSD and Windows - ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 malfunctioned
Hello! It seems your new M.2 NVMe SSD didn’t show up in Device Manager or the Wi-Fi settings, even though it worked fine before the installation. You’ve already tried moving the slot, reinstalling drivers, and switching back to the original drive—still no changes. Since you don’t have another PC to test on, here are some ideas: check if the card is properly seated, ensure the M.2 slot is clean and free of debris, verify that the BIOS/UEFI settings support the new SSD, and consider using a different USB cable or port. If the issue persists, contact ASUS support with your model details for further assistance.
You could create a Linux bootable USB drive to check if the system is indeed missing something or experiencing issues with Windows.
I'll test the Asus Prime x470-Pro running a Ryzen 5 2600 this morning and share my findings.
Your motherboard supports two M.2 ports for NVMe SSDs. The newly installed drive is linked to one of these slots. The remaining PCI-e connections are handled by other devices in the other slots. Regarding "moved slots," this refers to relocating your network adapter to a different PCI-e port.