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NVME M.2 SSD not recognized – BIOS and Windows detect it, yet I’m unable to interact with it.

NVME M.2 SSD not recognized – BIOS and Windows detect it, yet I’m unable to interact with it.

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TheGodyrLegend
Junior Member
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11-25-2022, 03:13 AM
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I purchased a Samsung 980 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD along with an adapter, and placed it into one of the PCIe x16 slots on my Z170-AR motherboard. The board detected it in BIOS, and Windows listed it in Device Manager and Computer Management. The problem persists—no matter the settings I apply, I receive the error “A device which does not exist was specified.” When using Disk Management to initialize it (choosing MBR or GPT), the command fails with the same message. All drivers and BIOS are current. This situation is frustrating; any advice would be greatly appreciated! *Note - The system also has a SATA SSD running the OS and an HDD installed, which I’m considering as a possible factor.*
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TheGodyrLegend
11-25-2022, 03:13 AM #1

I purchased a Samsung 980 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD along with an adapter, and placed it into one of the PCIe x16 slots on my Z170-AR motherboard. The board detected it in BIOS, and Windows listed it in Device Manager and Computer Management. The problem persists—no matter the settings I apply, I receive the error “A device which does not exist was specified.” When using Disk Management to initialize it (choosing MBR or GPT), the command fails with the same message. All drivers and BIOS are current. This situation is frustrating; any advice would be greatly appreciated! *Note - The system also has a SATA SSD running the OS and an HDD installed, which I’m considering as a possible factor.*

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Begga_Zockt
Junior Member
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11-25-2022, 03:13 AM
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Use the adapter for compatibility reasons. Installing the M.2 drive directly on the motherboard’s slot may not work, so testing it there is a good troubleshooting approach.
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Begga_Zockt
11-25-2022, 03:13 AM #2

Use the adapter for compatibility reasons. Installing the M.2 drive directly on the motherboard’s slot may not work, so testing it there is a good troubleshooting approach.

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knevin246
Member
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11-25-2022, 03:13 AM
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Because it's a Z170 model, it's likely using an M.2 SATA port or the host already has a drive installed in that slot.
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knevin246
11-25-2022, 03:13 AM #3

Because it's a Z170 model, it's likely using an M.2 SATA port or the host already has a drive installed in that slot.

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iZacksS
Member
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11-25-2022, 03:13 AM
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I attempted to mimic a cute appearance by using a mechanical drive with a 2.5" SSD adapter, but Windows couldn't detect it once set up correctly. These adapters often disrupt disk management functions in Windows.
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iZacksS
11-25-2022, 03:13 AM #4

I attempted to mimic a cute appearance by using a mechanical drive with a 2.5" SSD adapter, but Windows couldn't detect it once set up correctly. These adapters often disrupt disk management functions in Windows.

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Crockyy
Member
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11-25-2022, 03:13 AM
#5
Check the manual to confirm the board accommodates x4 PCIe 3.0 and SATA on the slot. Ensure there are no issues when installing a PCIe device since other slots remain available. The owner has only three drives visible in the screenshots.
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Crockyy
11-25-2022, 03:13 AM #5

Check the manual to confirm the board accommodates x4 PCIe 3.0 and SATA on the slot. Ensure there are no issues when installing a PCIe device since other slots remain available. The owner has only three drives visible in the screenshots.