Question SSD not showing up at all on new system

[Nerdtweak]

I recently built a new PC and I wanted to use one of the SSD's from my old rig, in my new one. I thought it also might be a good way to transfer some important files on my other system onto my new one.

Bear in mind that the SSD I am using was NOT my Operating System disk, and therefore it should be accessible like every other drive.

I used an M.2 SSD as a boot disk for my new build, and that showed up just fine. I have made sure the old SSD is both hooked up and plugged into a SATA port - but it still does not want to show up anywhere in Windows or the BIOS.

Is there something I'm missing? Cheers.

 

[COLGeek]

Consult your motherboard manual to verify what SATA port is disabled when you install a m.2 SSD and don't use that SATA port.

 

[Nerdtweak]

Consult your motherboard manual to verify what SATA port is disabled when you install a m.2 SSD and don't use that SATA port.

Whereabouts would I find that? This is all I can see at the moment (Image): https://unsee.cc/37fef6eb/

 

[COLGeek]

Likely the section for the m.2 drive installation. What is the make/model of your mobo?