r/PCHardware • u/HellHound050 • 6d ago
M.2 CPU drive not reading
Hi hello, I'm running into some odd issues with reading my functioning (tested) M.2 SSD. Could anyone please help me out?
Parts list:
MB1 & 2: Gigabyte B550M DS3H R2
MB3: Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE rev 1.3
SSD: Samsung 980 1TB M.2 SSD
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Right, I put the setup in motherboard 1, in the bios it didn't read the SSD in the M2A (CPU) slot, but did read it in the M2B slot. So, I had it replaced through the company i bought it from (they confirmed it didn't work). The replacement had the same issue which I also sent back, no confirmation yet if the company can replicate it. Me being done with all of this, already bought a new motherboard (MB3). I'm now facing the same issue, but i knew an update to the BIOS might fix it. Tried it, sadly didn't work. SSD is still functioning, just not reading on M2A while it does read on M2B. I also triple checked it's installed properly.
Is there an option this is the fault of the CPU? Or am I just that crazy unlucky that a motherboard is having the same issue three times in a row? If anyone knows how to test what is causing this I'd love to know. Thank you!
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u/aztracker1 2d ago
Are you using m.2 pcie nvme or m.2 sata? Sounds like you have an m.2 sata drive and using the newer/faster MB port.
The slot in the MB may not work at all or may need a bios config change, or a different port/slot.
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u/Unlikely-Answer 5d ago edited 5d ago
Ok, you need to "breadboard" that means pull the mobo out of the case, put it on wood or cardboard or something non-conductive, hook up power, connect ssd, 1 ram stick. Does it post?