M.2 PCIE NVMe SSD Not Detected on Alienware 15 r3 laptop

[triiistanjames]

Hi guys, so i just installed a WD Black m.2 ssd to my laptop,
i cant seem to initialize it so that i can clone my OS to the new WD drive
i attached some pics of my BIOS

is there any way that i can activate the drive without needing to just clean install windows from a bootable USB
and hoping that it would appear on my laptop.
im doubtful if the problem is with my BIOS settings(UEFI & Secure Boot)

https://imgur.com/gallery/VATWNpc
https://imgur.com/gallery/XUhmP1c

-not detected on disk management
-not detected on macrium reflect
-not detected on device manager(hidden)
-not detected on diskpart

-detected on BIOS
-detected on intel rapid storage

 

[phaelax]

What version of windows? I know 7 can have issues with NVME drives. You can also try checking for a firmware update, even thought it's detected in bios you never know.

 

[androbourne]

You may need drivers installed for your m.2 or to change disk types in BIOS.