Question Help! Bought an m.2 ssd but PC can't detect it

[bennie1203]

Hi guys,

I bought a Samsung 1 TB SSD 980 m.2 NVME - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-3-...id+state+drive+ssd+mz-v8v1t0bw+,aps,74&sr=8-1

But I tried EVRYTHING, my pc didn't detect it.

My motherboard's manual states (for Storage):

Intel Z97 Express Chipset.
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (suppers PCIe interface only)

Can someone please advise if this m.2 NVMe ssd I bought can even work with my motherboard?

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

What specific motherboard?

Some Z97 boards can't use an NVMe drive.
Others, can, but cannot use it as a boot drive.
Others can, but only with a BIOS update.

 

[bennie1203]

Hi USAFret,
It’s an ASUS Maximus VII Ranger

it’s driving me nuts

 

[USAFRet]

Hi USAFret,
It’s an ASUS Maximus VII Ranger

it’s driving me nuts

What BIOS version?

 

[bennie1203]

What BIOS version?

Bios "American Megatrends Inc, 2601. 26/03/2015

 

[bennie1203]

When I run the 'Crucial' compatibility checker, it advises this ssd will work for my motherboard: Crucial P2 1TB PCIe M.2 2280SS SSD

 

[USAFRet]

That drive should be compatible with your board and BIOS version.

ROG MAXIMUS VII RANGER | Motherboards | ROG Global

The outstanding-value ROG ATX gaming motherboard for gamers seeking superb specifications, beautiful design, brilliant performance and exclusive game-boosting features.

rog.asus.com

Does it appear anywhere? In the BIOS?

 

[bennie1203]

That drive should be compatible with your board and BIOS version.

ROG MAXIMUS VII RANGER | Motherboards | ROG Global

The outstanding-value ROG ATX gaming motherboard for gamers seeking superb specifications, beautiful design, brilliant performance and exclusive game-boosting features.

rog.asus.com

Does it appear anywhere? In the BIOS?

HI USAFret,

No nothing, I've tried for hours, everything you can imagine. Samsung Magician software doesn't pick it up. I've tried many computer restarts, going into the BIOS, nothing can 'see' the ssd. Tried going into disc management, it doesn't appear there. I'm lost for options. I know that SSD (Samunsg 980 linked above) is relatively new and my motherboard Asus Maximus Ranger VII is quite old now (I had got it in 2014).

It's so stressful. I was hoping to just install the m.2 ssd and be on my way.

 

[bennie1203]

I found these forum discussions

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?126860-M-2-Issue-with-my-asus-maximus-VII-Ranger

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Some as suggesting getting a 2.5" Sata SSD. But those only go up to 560/530 MB/s so a bit slow, isn't it? I was hoping for a fast m.2

 

[USAFRet]

Is it possible to try this drive in a different PC?
Just to check its actual functionality.

 

[USAFRet]

Some as suggesting getting a 2.5" Sata SSD. But those only go up to 560/530 MB/s so a bit slow, isn't it? I was hoping for a fast m.2

In a board like that, you will see pretty much NO difference with a SATA III SSD.

What do you use this system for?

 

[bennie1203]

Is it possible to try this drive in a different PC?
Just to check its actual functionality.

I don't have access to another motherboard unfortunately.

 

[bennie1203]

In a board like that, you will see pretty much NO difference with a SATA III SSD.

What do you use this system for?

Ah I see. I'll probably just to that then. It's too stressful trying to find a compatible m.2, Too much of a headache. I don't know if i should bother ordering the crucial ssd which they claim will definitely work.

 

[bennie1203]

In a board like that, you will see pretty much NO difference with a SATA III SSD.

What do you use this system for?

Sorry didn't see your second sentence. I do browsing, Word, music. no gaming

 

[USAFRet]

Sorry didn't see your second sentence. I do browsing, Word, music. no gaming

In that use, you'll not see any real difference.

The main benefit of a solid state drive is the near zero access time vs HDD.
This is for ALL SSDs...SATA III and NVMe.

Drop in a SATA III drive (Samsung 860 or Crucial MX500), and all is well.

 

[bennie1203]

In that use, you'll not see any real difference.

The main benefit of a solid state drive is the near zero access time vs HDD.
This is for ALL SSDs...SATA III and NVMe.

Drop in a SATA III drive (Samsung 860 or Crucial MX500), and all is well.

Thanks USAFret!