MSI z270-a pro wouldn't read M.2 disc

[ruben_31]

MSI z270-a. The motherboard is stuck inn bootloop when [strike]m[/strike] M.2 is pugged in. IT won't even get to post when i have any storage device in
What should my setup look like in bios?
I have the newest firmware om the MB. Kaby lake i3.

 

[user11464]

what sata slots do you have them in?

 

[ruben_31]

what sata slots do you have them in?

I have tried Sata 0,1 and 2 with SSD and hdd. IT won't even post, regardless of what drive i use. If i remove all drives and jump CMOS IT Will Boots into BIOS. Any clue?

 

[user11464]

do you have anything on the m.2 drive?

 

[ruben_31]

The m.2 is fresh from the box. The problem is that i dont get in bios when any storage device is plugged in.

 

[user11464]

ok then, with the hard drives removed, go into BIOS and make sure fast boot is disabled. if it already is, look for an option called GO2BIOS and enable that. save and exit. that feature allows you to boot straight to BIOS by holding power button for 5 seconds when powering on. use that to go to BIOS when ssd is connected

 

[ruben_31]

ok then, with the hard drives removed, go into BIOS and make sure fast boot is disabled. if it already is, look for an option called GO2BIOS and enable that. save and exit. that feature allows you to boot straight to BIOS by holding power button for 5 seconds when powering on. use that to go to BIOS when ssd is connected

I did what you told me, and the computer for into a bootloop again. No post screen er nothing. IT starts in bios when i remove the M.2 drive again. Im clueless.

 

[user11464]

have you tried setting the boot priority to your OS install media(disk or usb stick) while the ssd is removed?

 

[ruben_31]

have you tried setting the boot priority to your OS install media(disk or usb stick) while the ssd is removed?

Yes, IT would boot from USB flash drive, then shut down after 15sec
Of Windows installation prosess.

 

[user11464]

* The SATA1 port will become unavailable when M.2 SATA SSD has been installed in M.2 slot.

M.2
1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
- Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s
- Support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD with Turbo U.2 Host Card **
- Supports 2242/ 2260 /2280/ 22110 storage devices
- Intel Optane Memory Ready ***

** The Turbo U.2 Host Card is not included, please purchase separately.
*** Intel Optane Technology is only supported when using 7th Gen processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website.

 

[ruben_31]

hmmm. check the motherboard website and see if it supports that specific m.2 ssd. because it doesn't support all

I updated the firmware, so compatability should not be a problem with the M.2 drive. But isnt IT peculiar that it won't boot with ANY drive at all? I have a HDD and SSD i can use, but nooo..

 

[user11464]

yes that is strange, if by not boot you literally mean not boot, not even to a splash screen or text prompt. reset the CMOS again and try. if that doesn't work, something else is going on, whether it be something connected incorrectly, or faulty hardware.

 

[ruben_31]

yes that is strange, if by not boot you literally mean not boot, not even to a splash screen. reset the CMOS again and try. if that doesn't work, something else is going on, whether it be something connected incorrectly, or faulty hardware.

Well, when i say it won't boot, i mean there is not post, splash, bios or anything. The fans spin for aprox 10 sec and IT powers down. Im trying to Access bios again. And to do that, i have to clear CMOS and unplugg all storage again. This is æ real headsetther. Can it possibly be becuz of the kaby lake arcitecture?

 

[user11464]

why would it? it's supported. seems more like something is going on with the sata data/power cables. you do have them all correctly connected right?

 

[ruben_31]

why would it? it's supported. seems more like something is going on with the sata data/power cables. you do have them all correctly connected right?

I'm out og options, i try swapping
Psu.