Question Second M2 SSD connected through PCI not recognised until Restart

[Shlukac]

Hello, a while ago I decided I need more storage and wanted a second M.2 SSD, but my motherboard has only one slot, is still pretty new for a motherboard tough, so I decided to go a route of PCI adapter.

Motherboard: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-TOMAHAWK
Adapter: https://www.akasa.com.tw/search.php?seed=AK-PCCM2P-03

All worked fine, until later down the line, I upgraded my processor to Ryzen 5 5600x, at which point I needed to update my BIOS. Ever since then, the second SSD is not recognized when I boot up my PC after it being off for a while (seems to be at least a few hours). Funny thing is, as soon as I restart it, it actually recognises the second SSD without issue. I have since then updated the BIOS again, but the issue persisted.

So it is not a horrible issue, more of an annoyance, but it is such a specific combination of components, that I found searching for an online solution impossible. If anyone got some ideas, it would be appreciated.

 

[Xnihilo]

Are you 100% sure everythingnis seated properly, and that components are all compatible with motherboard?

 

[Shlukac]

Are you 100% sure everythingnis seated properly, and that components are all compatible with motherboard?

Yes, I have cleaned my PC multiple times since, besides these components are held tight with screws so I do not believe it could be an issue of components not seated properly. As for the compatibility, like I mentioned, it worked fine until the BIOS update. The CPU is listed as compatible with my Motherboard. The only possible hickup, is that the current BIOS version from MSI, that I need to use my Processor is listed as (Beta). If that is indeed the problem, I guess I can only wait and hope for next update.

 

[Xnihilo]

How about drivers?

 

[dudio]

Turn off 'Fast Startup' ?

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-disable-windows-10-fast-startup

 

[Xnihilo]

Sure, if you think it'll help. I don't know much about it, but honestly just go ahead and try some things.

 

[Shlukac]

Thanks for the suggestions, got the latest drivers for motherboard from MSI, tried turning off ''Fast startup'' and hibernate, but the issue persists. Thank you for trying, I guess I resign to the fact it s got something to do with current BIOS being in Beta, since the issue started since I updated to that version

 

[SkyNetRising]

Disable fast boot in BIOS.