Problem with KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 Plus - PC startup issues Boot failures during initialization
Problem with KIOXIA EXCERIA G3 Plus - PC startup issues Boot failures during initialization
I own another machine with a 5600G and B450 chipset. It has a different GPU and a Seasonic PSU. Since it’s the only drive available, I’m cautious about moving it around because all my data is there. I tried it on my PC using a Kioxia G3 home and didn’t encounter any problems. Maybe I should test my current drive first before deciding to buy a new one.
Updated: Still encountering issues but performed further tests. I tried a different NVMe on the same machine—a KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 (PCIe 3.0, essentially identical otherwise, 1TB). It functioned properly. I also acquired a Sabrent PCIE NVME adapter (PCIe x4/x8/x16) which detected the drive without problems. Using the G2 model with the adapter also worked smoothly. Please note that I set the system to PCIe 3.0 and x4 for the PCIe 16x2 slot. This confirmed the issue persisted. The behavior remains consistent; attempting to write or toggle the NVMe (Kioxia Exceria G3 Plus) causes the PC to power off abruptly. However, with another drive there were no issues. The only variation is one being newer (PCIe 4.0) and the other using PCIe 3.0. I suspect the problem lies with the NVMe hardware itself or the PC, possibly due to a PSU limitation that only appears with PCIe 4.0 but not with PCIe 3.0. Despite forcing BIOS settings, the system still shut down during boot.
Updated 2: Tested on a WD Black SN7100, all booting correctly initially... However, a crash occurred unexpectedly. The PC shut down abruptly, requiring unplugging the power cord and letting voltage dissipate before restarting. Forced PCIE 3.0 applied 64MB for HBM to resolve an old Windows 11 issue with certain NVME drives. Ensured firmware and BIOS were current, etc. Successfully moved Steam games to NVME, ran Crystaldisk tests, but the system crashed mid-move. New observation: Even with improved NVME performance and stability, crashes still happen when using it. The PC still powers on fine with a decent PSU, suggesting a potential NVME-related issue despite sufficient wattage.
Resolved: The issue stemmed from the 24-pin extension cable, which likely induced voltage drop. Both the power supply and the cables were taken from an older build I received, so their condition isn't clear. They appear intact based on visual check. The system functioned normally otherwise, but with the NVMe drive, transients caused protection actions in the PSU or motherboard.