Windows 10: Cannot find Kingstone NV3 NVMe M.2 SSD during Windows 11 installation but found in BIOS

Hello !I'm trying to install Windows 11 on my new PC.Hardware:CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600Motherboard: MSI A520M-A PROSSD: Kingston NV3 1ToWindows :Windows 11 N on bootable USB disk.I updated the BIOS, which recognize the SSD.When i try to install windows, at first the SSD is in the disk list in the command DISKPART when i get the message "Install driver to show hardware". I found a driver on the MSI site which enable me to solve this message and continue. The driver is a .inf, part of the pack AMD_RAID_Driver_9.3.0.323.But when i have to choose the location of windows 11, the ssd is unfoundable. And

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Cannot find PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD during Windows 11 installation (but found in BIOS)

I'm trying to install Windows 11 on my new PC.

Hardware:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS

SSD: Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (installed on M.2_1 slot, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

Windows ISO:

Downloaded from Download Windows 11 (latest); made a bootable USB 3.0 disk.

I updated the BIOS; installed Linux on it and it works without a problem, so it could not be a hardware issue.

I'm not sure if it's the BIOS configuration that is not correct or simply the driver support for this SSD is just missing from the Windows 11 installation disk. I tried to locate the driver by downloading them from ASUS's site but none will work.

So I'm asking for help:

1. What is the correct BIOS configurations for this PCIE4 SSD? (for Windows 11)

2. Is there a driver that I can download to solve this problem? If there is, please give me a link to download it.

Thank you.

 

My m.2 ssd is recognized in bios, but not as a boot device

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check BIOS Settings

Ensure that your BIOS settings are correctly configured to recognize the M.2 SSD as a boot device:

• Enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module): Sometimes, enabling CSM can help the BIOS recognize the SSD as a boot device. You can find this option under the Boot tab in the BIOS settings.
  
• Set Boot Priority: Make sure the M.2 SSD is set as the first boot device in the boot priority list.
  

2. Update BIOS

Updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version can resolve compatibility issues with new hardware:

• Visit the ASUS official website to download the latest BIOS update for your ROG Strix B650 Wi-Fi motherboard.
  

3. Reinstall the SSD

Ensure that the M.2 SSD is properly installed:

• Remove the SSD and reinsert it firmly into the M.2 slot. Make sure it is securely fastened with the screw.
  

4. Initialize the SSD

If the SSD is new, it might need to be initialized:

• Boot into Windows using another drive, open Disk Management, and initialize the SSD as either MBR or GPT.
  

5. Check for Drive Mode Compatibility

Ensure that the M.2 slot you are using supports the type of SSD you have (SATA vs. NVMe):

• Some M.2 slots only support either SATA or NVMe, not both. Refer to your motherboard manual to confirm compatibility.
  

6. Repair Boot Configuration

If the SSD has Windows installed but is not recognized as a boot device, you might need to repair the boot configuration:

• Boot from a Windows installation USB, go to the command prompt, and use the following commands:
  
  
  This can help rebuild the boot configuration data.
  

7. Check for Hardware Issues

If none of the above steps work, there might be a hardware issue with the SSD or the motherboard:

• Test the SSD in another system to see if it is recognized as a boot device.
  
• If the SSD works in another system, the issue might be with the motherboard. Consider contacting ASUS support for further assistance.
  

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

Windows not recognizing new m.2 NVME SSD but shows in BIOS

I purchased a crucial nvme m.2 ssd for my MSI GT73 Titan - It shows in the PCIE section of the BIOS but does not show in disk management - Also does not show up in Crucial's Storage Executive Application.

My BIOS is the latest version.

Any ideas?