Request Assistance: 10TB HDD Not Detected in BIOS or Disk Management
Request Assistance: 10TB HDD Not Detected in BIOS or Disk Management
Hello forum members, I’m dealing with a confusing situation involving my 10TB WD HGST Ultrastar HDD. I’m reaching out for advice from the experienced community here. Here’s what I know:
Problem: My new 10TB HDD isn’t showing up in the BIOS or Disk Management on my Gigabyte Aorus B550 Elite V2 motherboard. I’ve confirmed all connections and verified it works on another PC, which was recognized by a friend.
HDD Details:
- Make/Model: WD HGST Ultrastar He10 10TB (HUH721010ALE601 / 0F27468)
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Source: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CF933Z14?psc=...ct_details
Steps I’ve tried:
- Double-checked power and data cables.
- Confirmed PSU provides enough voltage.
- Updated BIOS on Gigabyte’s site.
- Tested SATA port with another drive (functioned).
- Placed HDD on a different PC (recognized there).
- No power outages or shocks; HDD doesn’t spin up at all.
Additional notes:
- The “Power Disable Feature” is active, which might interfere with recognition.
- I’m wondering if this setting could be causing the issue.
Questions:
- Have others faced similar problems with this HDD and motherboard?
- Are there specific BIOS settings I should adjust to fix power issues?
- How can I tell whether the problem lies with the motherboard or the PSU?
Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated. I’m hoping to get this working so I can recover my data without delay. Thank you for your support!
The drive uses a 3v3 connection on the drive bay. Consider using a different power source that isn’t 3v3, or replace the 3v3 cable with a Molex to SATA adapter.
The sound of a car driving by isn’t necessarily a big concern. It’s tough to judge without actually listening, but I’ve picked up on some pretty loud and recent models.