Yes, you can use SATA SSDs with your ASUS H81M-K motherboard. Just ensure the SSD is compatible and properly installed.
Yes, you can use SATA SSDs with your ASUS H81M-K motherboard. Just ensure the SSD is compatible and properly installed.
I bought an Asus H81m-k thinking it would work with a 6G SATA SSD and power supply. It kept warning that the BIOS doesn't support booting, no matter what I tried. I've updated the BIOS, changed the slots, adjusted the CPU, even tweaked the settings, but the issue persists. My system details are: Intel core i5 4460 (stock cooler), 8 GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHZ, and a Warlram Sata SSD with 256GB.
What specific issue are you encountering? Does your system have an operating system already set up?
It mentions this during the initial setup phase of the boot process. You asked if it was mentioned when you tried installing an operating system on the drive.
It seems they might be using an IDE setup that's attempting to operate in AHCI mode or a similar configuration.
Purchasing inexpensive SATA SSDs from unknown manufacturers is generally not advisable. It’s likely you’re dealing with a defective or outdated drive.
I don't see much reason to worry. Kingston SSDs without the DRAM cache are now very affordable these days. Lower-end brands struggle to match quality if they produce unreliable products. If you're looking for a budget SSD, go for an A400—just keep in mind it lacks a DRAM cache. I use them every day and feel confident about their performance.
Download the SATA/AHCI/Raid drivers, extract them into a folder on your USB drive. During installation, choose "Load driver" and locate the extracted folder on the USB. Tick the "include" option and click OK. Your SSD should appear. Pick it and install; if there are partitions, delete them so Windows creates new ones automatically. Note: I suggest enabling UEFI and booting from BIOS during Windows installation.