[SOLVED] HDD doesnt get recognized after I put in NEW SSD (970)

[muellmonster]

Hey guys!

So I have a problem here.

I used to have an PC with an Samsung 850 EVO + HDD, but I wanted to upgrade my SSD.

Therefore I bought the 970 and took the 850 out and put the 970 in.

The problem now is that my HDD doesnt get recognized anymore. I also tried new cables but it didnt work (also an adapter)

So I googled a lot and found out that if you put in a M.2. SSD it "turns off" 2 Sata Slots.

So what can I do now to use my old HDD? There are a lot of Pictures, Videos and Uni stuff on it, which I really need.

(Btw: I am Using a Asus Rog Strix B-350F motherboard)

Thanks in advance!

 

[CountMike]

Hey guys!

So I have a problem here.

I used to have an PC with an Samsung 850 EVO + HDD, but I wanted to upgrade my SSD.

Therefore I bought the 970 and took the 850 out and put the 970 in.

The problem now is that my HDD doesnt get recognized anymore. I also tried new cables but it didnt work (also an adapter)

So I googled a lot and found out that if you put in a M.2. SSD it "turns off" 2 Sata Slots.

So what can I do now to use my old HDD? There are a lot of Pictures, Videos and Uni stuff on it, which I really need.

(Btw: I am Using a Asus Rog Strix B-350F motherboard)

Thanks in advance!

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Cable-Adapter-Converter-Support/dp/B00MYU0EAU

 

[USAFRet]

So I googled a lot and found out that if you put in a M.2. SSD it "turns off" 2 Sata Slots.

It has 6 SATA ports. Are you using all of them?
Only 5 & 6 are disabled.

 

[muellmonster]

@CountMike That link isnt working for me. Probably because I live in germany

@USAFRet Unfortunately no. This Mainboard is the B350-F which has only 2 SATA Ports

 

[USAFRet]

@USAFRet Unfortunately no. This Mainboard is the B350-F which has only 2 SATA Ports

Link to this specific motherboard?

 

[CountMike]

@CountMike That link isnt working for me. Probably because I live in germany

@USAFRet Unfortunately no. This Mainboard is the B350-F which has only 2 SATA Ports

Try another seller, it's important that USB kit is for 3.5" disks because they need separate 12v power supply. USB3 or 3.1 are faster but USB2 would also do.
Search for powered sata to usb adapter

 

[muellmonster]

@USAFRet https://www.amazon.de/B350-F-Gaming-Mainboard-Speicher-Schnittstelle/dp/B072C6VPZJ?language=en_GB

@CountMike But do I have to use it as an external Disk or can I put it into the PC somewhere (so its "hidden")
Is it 2 things I have to order?

 

[USAFRet]

Asus ROG Strix B350 Gaming

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ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING | Motherboards | ROG United States

Experience next-level performance with the ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING, powered by AMD® Ryzen™ AM4 processors. Unlock your system’s full potential with 5-Way Optimization featuring SafeSlot and Fan Xpert 4 while personalizing your build with AURA Sync RGB lighting. Integrated NVMe M.2, gigabit LAN...

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I'm seeing 6 SATA ports.

 

[CountMike]

@USAFRet https://www.amazon.de/B350-F-Gaming-Mainboard-Speicher-Schnittstelle/dp/B072C6VPZJ?language=en_GB

@CountMike But do I have to use it as an external Disk or can I put it into the PC somewhere (so its "hidden")
Is it 2 things I have to order?

Yes, it's for external use although if you can find space for adapter you might be also be able to connect SATA power connector from PSU instead of external adapter. Even if you do all that, disk will still be treated as external.

 

[muellmonster]

@USAFRet Thanks! Seems like I am a blind rat. It worked!

@CountMike Thanks!