The ASRock B365M board isn't showing up when NVMe SSD is connected.
The ASRock B365M board isn't showing up when NVMe SSD is connected.
I recently salvaged a 256GB NVME SSD from my parent's computer when I upgraded their storage drive. I used an NVME to USB adapter board to install an OS on it, and it boots fine using the adapter, but the system won't post with it installed. Testing with the keyboard that came with the PC, it still supplies USB power, however there is no HDMI/DP signal from the GPU and it does not enable the keyboard's RGB. However, the system fans (and their RGB) still turn on and work properly. I've tried unplugging all the SATA connections while booting with the NVME installed, but still nothing. When I remove the NVME drive, the system boots fine. Does anyone know how to fix this? Motherboard model: ASRock B365M IB-R (iBuyPower OEM model) SSD model: Some 256GB Dell OEM drive (I think made by Toshiba) in M.2 slot 1
The NVMe port might be taking over PCIe connections meant for the GPU. There could also be a BIOS configuration that turns off NVMe support.
The issue stems from the CPU and the motherboard, specifically the chipset of the 9th generation SeriS series, which blocks the NVDIMM slot. You can't enable it.
The mention of M.2 compatibility might seem unnecessary because it's based on a standard design. However, some users believe it ensures broader support and future-proofing.
The CPU causes the board to ignore the slot, which is unclear, though this happens with certain chipset designs.