PC doesn't show SSD?
PC doesn't show SSD?
1800x is 6-7 years old so I’m guessing the ssd may be going out. They aren’t very expensive so I’d say pick up another ssd. A 500gb or so shouldn’t run much, maybe about 50 bucks or so.
Also if this is a gaming pc, If you update the bios, upgrading your cpu to a 5700x or better, or even a ryzen 5 5600/5600x would be a HUGE improvement for you.
I've used this with my previous SSD and the result was identical. I purchased a new 990 Pro to try installing Windows, but when the setup requires a restart to complete the Windows 10 installation, the same problem reappears. That's a solid approach too; perhaps the 5800x would be a better option since it's more affordable, though my BIOS is already up to date and I'm unsure what's causing this issue.
Taking into account my age, I would swap the battery.
While you're working on this, perform a thorough BIOS reset.
Power off.
Disconnect the power source.
Press the power button repeatedly.
Remove the existing battery.
Press the power button multiple times again.
Use a jumper to clear CMOS/BIOS connections or pins for at least ten seconds, then remove the jumper.
Swap in a new battery and reassemble everything.
Disconnect the SATA cable from the 4TB drive.
Restart into BIOS and enable the default settings (press F5).
Insert a Windows USB drive.
Reboot the system.
Enter BIOS, adjust memory speed, and verify SSD compatibility.
Set the boot order to USB - SSD.
Reboot again and install Windows.
Finally, power down and connect the 4TB drive.
Good decision. If you upgrade to a newer CPU on that board, skip the 5800x and choose either the 5700x, the 5700x3D, or the 5800x3D. The 5800x gets hot, but the 5700x offers 90-95% of its performance while running much cooler.
Thanks to everyone for your responses and effort! I'm choosing to send the SSD back to Amazon along with the two RAM sticks, and I plan to incorporate an AM5 upgrade during the coming weeks.