F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Swapped the boot SSD and reinstalled Windows, but some drives aren't appearing.

Swapped the boot SSD and reinstalled Windows, but some drives aren't appearing.

Swapped the boot SSD and reinstalled Windows, but some drives aren't appearing.

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ImC000L
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12-16-2016, 12:22 AM
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Based on my previous update, I switched to a Samsung SSD 980 and reinstalled Windows smoothly. With only one M.2 slot on my motherboard, I moved files from my old SSD to a 2.5" drive. After reinstalling, I checked both Windows and BIOS but couldn’t find it. Even when using a different data cable, it still didn’t appear. I’m sure the drives are getting power since I can hear the hard drive spinning. I’ve tested various cables, but nothing works. I’m unsure if the Windows reinstall caused the problem or if another factor is involved. I’m currently using the latest version of my motherboard BIOS. Parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JfXch3
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ImC000L
12-16-2016, 12:22 AM #1

Based on my previous update, I switched to a Samsung SSD 980 and reinstalled Windows smoothly. With only one M.2 slot on my motherboard, I moved files from my old SSD to a 2.5" drive. After reinstalling, I checked both Windows and BIOS but couldn’t find it. Even when using a different data cable, it still didn’t appear. I’m sure the drives are getting power since I can hear the hard drive spinning. I’ve tested various cables, but nothing works. I’m unsure if the Windows reinstall caused the problem or if another factor is involved. I’m currently using the latest version of my motherboard BIOS. Parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JfXch3

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Fazexe
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12-16-2016, 07:15 PM
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If it doesn't appear in BIOS, the issue likely lies with the hardware connection. I think the NVMe drive might have a disabled SATA port, but I don't see that reference in the manual. More probably, the SATA cable is faulty.
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Fazexe
12-16-2016, 07:15 PM #2

If it doesn't appear in BIOS, the issue likely lies with the hardware connection. I think the NVMe drive might have a disabled SATA port, but I don't see that reference in the manual. More probably, the SATA cable is faulty.

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12-16-2016, 08:42 PM
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Consider checking your BIOS settings for an option to disable or modify SATA interfaces. Exploring this feature can be helpful. Good luck!
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grisu112
12-16-2016, 08:42 PM #3

Consider checking your BIOS settings for an option to disable or modify SATA interfaces. Exploring this feature can be helpful. Good luck!

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alex_oo3
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12-16-2016, 09:35 PM
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I used two SATA ports before they stopped working. After that, I tried another pair and everything functioned properly. I don’t know how they were disabled or if they failed during installation or removal, but my drives are still working.
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alex_oo3
12-16-2016, 09:35 PM #4

I used two SATA ports before they stopped working. After that, I tried another pair and everything functioned properly. I don’t know how they were disabled or if they failed during installation or removal, but my drives are still working.

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12-20-2016, 05:07 AM
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During that time, manufacturers often reserved PCIe lanes by assigning multiple ports as dual functionality—either two SATA connections or an M.2 interface.
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Arkin2000
12-20-2016, 05:07 AM #5

During that time, manufacturers often reserved PCIe lanes by assigning multiple ports as dual functionality—either two SATA connections or an M.2 interface.

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