The case of missing SSD

[bigc55]

I just finished my computer build. I installed my OS on a 256GB M.2 SSD. I also have 2 240GB SSDs installed. Windows 8.1 sees one of the SSDs and I have formatted it. The other SSD is not being seen. Anyone know what might be causing this, or how to get this corrected?

Thanks.

 

[DaronMal]

Make sure the cables are fully plugged in on the SSD/motherboard, most common reason

 

[Paul NZ]

M.2 can use 2 SATA ports for bandwidth. That means if the SSD is in the port it uses, it'll disable it for other SATA hdd's / devices

Try another SATA port for the hdd you cant see

 

[bigc55]

M.2 can use 2 SATA ports for bandwidth. That means if the SSD is in the port it uses, it'll disable it for other SATA hdd's / devices

Try another SATA port for the hdd you cant see

Still having the issue. Here's my setup:

1. ASRock Z97 Fatality Killer X Mobo
2. M.2 80mm 256GB drive.
3. Two 240GB SSD drives

I have Windows 8.1 installed on the M.2. I am "seeing" one SSD and used Disk Manager to get it setup. I removed the other SSD and ran in thru EaseUS Partition, wiping the drive. It is clean and showing (in EaseUS) as unallocated. When I install it back in my recent build it is not being seen (either in Explorer or Disk Manager). I have tried a couple of different SATA ports but still nothing.

Any thoughts/suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[Paul NZ]

Youre not using the sata express connectors are you?? Because you cant use M.2 and the sata express connectors at the same time

According to the manual

 

[bigc55]

Youre not using the sata express connectors are you?? Because you cant use M.2 and the sata express connectors at the same time

According to the manual

No I'm not. Double check the manual and I'm not using those...

 

[Paul NZ]

Update the BIOS. See if that fixes it

 

[bigc55]

Update the BIOS. See if that fixes it

Finally got it. Dumb move. Turned out to be the power connector. It was in a string on cable and wasn't working. Put another one in and it's good to go.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Paul NZ]

Sweet !