Windows 10: SSD drive detected by BIOS, but not Windows setup during install from USB

I have attempted to install both Windows 10 and 11 from a USB to a newly assembled desktop. The motherboard is an ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 ATX, and the CPU is an Intel Core i7-12700F 4.5 GHz. The drive I am trying to install to is a SanDisk SSD PLUS 2TB Internal SSD - SATA III. When I go into the BIOs I can see the drive, but when I run Windows setup for both 10 and 11, the drive is not shown. I spoke to ASUS customer service, and we checked the BIOS settings, they were already properly set up. The settings checked are below:Launch CSM: EnabledBoot Device Control: UEFI and Legacy OPROM

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Installing SSD not detected by BIOS

Sequence of installing new SSD.

1. Disconnected the HDD with Windows.
2. Fitted Syba 4 Sata PCI-E card
3. Fitted Samsung 500GB 860 SSD connected to Syba 4 Sata PCI-E card
4. Installed Windows 10 Home in Samsung 500GB 860 SSD

​Windows installed fine in the SSD. Entered the BIOS to set the SSD as 1st Boot priority but the BIOS has not detected it. The only boot devices shown in the BIOS are the CD/DVD Rom and the Replaceable Device. *Mad
Device Manager shows the SSD connected.
I connected the the HDD which still has Windows installed but I get the message to "Reboot and Select Boot Media" even though the SSD is still connected. *Eek
Any help would be most appreciated.

Just noticed while safe removing USB memory stick that the SSD shows as a removable drive C\:!!!! *Eek

 

SSD is not detected in BIOS

Hi Joey,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand how difficult it could be. However, could you please let us know was there any major change on your system prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to follow the methods mentioned below and check if it resolves the issue.

Method 1: Change BIOS settings.

1. As you have mentioned, you are able to boot the system in safe boot, restart the system and enter
   BIOS setup.
   
2. Expand System Configuration and click on
   SATA Operation.
   
3. Change the SATA Operation mode to AHCI from either IDE or RAID.
   
4. Save changes or Apply
   and ExitSetup.
   
5. Reboot once more and Windows will automatically start the AHCI drivers.
   
   BIOS Disclaimer: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer
   from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.
   

After following the steps above, if the SSD is being detected. Please follow
Method 2.

Method 2: Rebuild BCD from command prompt (This method needs bootable media).

If the bootable media is not created, you can refer this link to

Create Windows 10 installation media, please refer this section on 'Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC' for the steps to create installation
media.

1. Insert the bootable media for Windows 10, and restart your PC.
   
2. Press on any key to proceed.
   
3. Select a language and click on
   Next.
   
4. Click on Repair your computer option.
   
5. Click the operating system that you want to repair and then click
   Next.
   
6. On the Choose an option screen, select
   Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
   
7. Type BOOTREC /FIXMBR, and then press
   ENTER.
   
8. Type BOOTREC /FIXBOOT, and then press
   ENTER.
   
9. Type BOOTREC /SCANOS, and then press
   ENTER.
   
10. Type BOOTREC /REBUILDBCD, and then press
    ENTER.
    
11. Restart your PC.
    

Regards.

 

SSD not detected in Win10 install but is detected in bios

Hi all,

This is my first build and I am so close yet it feels so far away. I'm at the final step of installing Windows 10 onto my PC I have a bootable USB drive connected and everything goes smoothly until I have to select a hard drive!

I have a Mushkin Enhanced Reactor 2.5" 1Tb with a Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero LGA 1151 intel z170. As you can see from the photos below, the ssd is detected in the bios but not in the hard drive. I'm booting it with UEFI USB priority. It's a clean ssd do I have to reformat it?

I am not sure whether drive 0 Unallocated space is my ssd but it also says it has 0 free space. I am super confused please help!

Thanks!

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