PC would shut down unexpectedly and the M.2 slot would disappear from the bootable device list in the BIOS settings.
PC would shut down unexpectedly and the M.2 slot would disappear from the bootable device list in the BIOS settings.
Hello, welcome! I see you're facing some tricky issues with your PC setup. Let me help clarify the situation. You mentioned trying an M.2 drive for your OS but encountering crashes after installation. When you restart, it jumps straight to BIOS and reports no bootable device. You've also switched to a SATA SSD temporarily, which works fine, but the problem persists. The specs you provided show a powerful system, so it's likely hardware or configuration issues are at play. I recommend checking the M.2 slot for damage, ensuring proper power delivery, and verifying BIOS settings. If the problem continues, consider consulting a technician for deeper diagnostics.
This might indicate a faulty M.2 SSD. If you've filled all available slots on your motherboard but the system still fails, that's likely my initial thought. Consider replacing it and restoring your data promptly. Using it further could cause permanent damage.
I didn't remember adding it two weeks ago, and using it on your brother's PC didn't cause any issues for a few days.
It seems like the system is experiencing a motherboard problem. Was anything recently changed in your configuration before this occurred?
I don’t have access to your specific purchase details. Could you share more information about the motherboard model and any symptoms you’re experiencing? This will help determine if there are any issues to check.
Have you made any changes to the bios? A fresh bios update could potentially resolve the issue if it's related to a bad M.2 slot.