Question SSD not detected

[Makaplakka]

Hello. I recently bought a new Motherboard(GB X670 Gaming x ax v2). I installed my old M.2 SSD (sadly i dont know which one) with all data and also windows on it. When i booted my PC it went into BIOS and it said „No Bootable Device found“. I also looked in M.2 Slot info where it said N/A. I tried switching Slots but it didnt work. I seated it correctly into the slot. I dont have a HDD and i was able to boot my PC with the old MB with the SSD. My old MB was B450M s2h v2.
Can anybody help me?

 

[mdd1963]

First thing to do is determine if your M.2 drive is SATA or NVME, and, generally, NVME M.2 drives will have but one notch, while most SATA M.2 drives have two..

Not all M.2 slots will work with M.2 SATA drives.

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Your mainboard's specs do not list SATA M.2 drive compatibility, as they are essentially useless these days with inexpensive NVME drives everywhere...

In short, if that's your issue, you will need an NVME SSD, and, should want one anyway!

Good luck!

 

[njuser66]

First check the bios settings :

-Ensure your BIOS is set to the correct boot mode. Some motherboards require UEFI mode for NVMe SSDs, while others may require CSM (Compatibility Support Module) for older operating systems. Consult your motherboard manual or manufacturer's website for specific instructions.
-Make sure your M.2 SSD is listed as the first boot priority in the BIOS boot order settings.
-Try enabling CSM in the BIOS settings, even if you're using a UEFI operating system. This can sometimes resolve compatibility issues with older drives on newer motherboards.

Second check the M.2 slot compatibility:

-Verify that your M.2 SSD is compatible with the M.2 slot on your motherboard. There are different M.2 slot types (PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, etc.) and protocols (SATA, NVMe) that need to match for proper functionality.
-Check if your M.2 SSD has a notch matching the notch on the M.2 slot. Mismatched keying can prevent proper physical connection.
-Some motherboards disable certain M.2 slots when using other PCIe slots or certain configurations. Refer to your motherboard manual to check for potential slot limitations.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I installed my old M.2 SSD (sadly i dont know which one) with all data and also windows on it.
Can anybody help me?

You'll have to find model name of your M.2 drive, to determine, if it is even compatible with your motherboard.
SATA M.2 drives are not supported on this board.
For SATA M.2 drive you'll need M.2 sata adapter, to be able to use the drive.