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Second NVMe device not detected (partially).

Second NVMe device not detected (partially).

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axsthetiic
Member
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01-11-2022, 03:41 PM
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I have adjusted the wording while keeping the meaning intact. Here’s a revised version:

My system features a Ryzen 5500 RTX 3070 with an Aorus B450 Elite v2, a Samsung 980 Ti SSD (1TB), and two WD 8TB drives in RAID 1. I installed a 2TB Kingston NVMe drive in the second slot. When launching Windows, only my 1TB Samsung and two WD drives appear. The SATA SSD is missing from both BIOS and disk management, not showing up even when connected to another SATA port. Despite this, the 2TB NVMe appears in BIOS and disk management. I formatted it via disk management, but it still doesn’t show under this PC. I’m looking for solutions to make all my drives visible.
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axsthetiic
01-11-2022, 03:41 PM #1

I have adjusted the wording while keeping the meaning intact. Here’s a revised version:

My system features a Ryzen 5500 RTX 3070 with an Aorus B450 Elite v2, a Samsung 980 Ti SSD (1TB), and two WD 8TB drives in RAID 1. I installed a 2TB Kingston NVMe drive in the second slot. When launching Windows, only my 1TB Samsung and two WD drives appear. The SATA SSD is missing from both BIOS and disk management, not showing up even when connected to another SATA port. Despite this, the 2TB NVMe appears in BIOS and disk management. I formatted it via disk management, but it still doesn’t show under this PC. I’m looking for solutions to make all my drives visible.

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vinnie200111
Junior Member
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01-19-2022, 06:19 AM
#2
Nvme installations can sometimes disable certain sata ports. This is typical on budget motherboards. Consider switching it to another port or consult the manual to identify which ports remain active. You mentioned nvme, which isn’t a mechanical hdd, so I’m a bit puzzled. Is it a single port with only one ssd visible in Windows? Also, does this apply in BIOS? Edited November 12, 2022 by Bombastinator
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vinnie200111
01-19-2022, 06:19 AM #2

Nvme installations can sometimes disable certain sata ports. This is typical on budget motherboards. Consider switching it to another port or consult the manual to identify which ports remain active. You mentioned nvme, which isn’t a mechanical hdd, so I’m a bit puzzled. Is it a single port with only one ssd visible in Windows? Also, does this apply in BIOS? Edited November 12, 2022 by Bombastinator

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Aiirr
Member
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01-19-2022, 07:02 AM
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Thanks for the feedback Bombastinator. The manual indicates that placing an NVMe drive in slot 1 blocks two SATA ports, while using it in slot 2 blocks another pair (the ones where your SSD was). I wasn’t aware that SATA ports were affected by NVMe drives. I’ll have to either remove one HDD or consider a NAS for the two hard drives.
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Aiirr
01-19-2022, 07:02 AM #3

Thanks for the feedback Bombastinator. The manual indicates that placing an NVMe drive in slot 1 blocks two SATA ports, while using it in slot 2 blocks another pair (the ones where your SSD was). I wasn’t aware that SATA ports were affected by NVMe drives. I’ll have to either remove one HDD or consider a NAS for the two hard drives.

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CorporalTurtle
Junior Member
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01-23-2022, 10:13 AM
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Consider upgrading to a more suitable motherboard that handles all its SATA ports properly. If you’re okay with it, sell the one you already have for someone who doesn’t mind, choosing the cheaper option. Another choice is to use an USB enclosure for your HDD and place it inside. Since HDDs are significantly slower than SSDs, the impact of a USB connection will likely be minimal.
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CorporalTurtle
01-23-2022, 10:13 AM #4

Consider upgrading to a more suitable motherboard that handles all its SATA ports properly. If you’re okay with it, sell the one you already have for someone who doesn’t mind, choosing the cheaper option. Another choice is to use an USB enclosure for your HDD and place it inside. Since HDDs are significantly slower than SSDs, the impact of a USB connection will likely be minimal.