Windows 10: Ssd isnt getting recognized as boot drive

Hello guys, I recently finished building my pc but it wont boot so I'm looking for someone who can help me with the ssd boot drive problem. I tried to install windows from a usb drive onto my ssd it works on first sight but i get into a windows installation loop because my drive isnt getting recognized as a boot drive in the bios but when i look under NVME configuration it shows up. So it is getting recognized but not as a boot drive i tried so many things, reeding other post tried what they did install the ssd in a other slot on the motherboard nothing worked. So here i am looking for help.

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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!

 

SATA drive not being recognized on Gigabyte Mobo

After I updated the BIOS to the latest version 8 I was able to have the SATA recognized.
After running sfc /scannow for maintenance I can't get the SATA drive to boot first. It is recognized in the BIOS and is listed first in the boot order under Advanced BIOS Features.

When the IDE drive boots it is not recognized in either Windows Explorer or disk management.

Any thoughts on why I can't see the SATA drive anymore would be appreciated.

 

SSD with a Windows installation isn't recognized as a boot drive

Hi everyone! Recently my HDD has failed due to a physical inconvenience. Normally, that wouldn't matter, as I had my Windows installation on a M.2 SSD drive, but the catch is that, when first building my computer, I didn't yet have that M.2 drive, and
so, I had to install Windows on the HDD. I did format my drive when I got the SSD, and did a clean install on that SSD, but it seems that I didn't format the boot partition on the HDD (?), so when turning the computer on, the "Select an operating system" prompt
comes up with two OSs popping up, "Windows 10 on Volume 7" (SSD install) and "Windows 10 on Volume 4" (Previous HDD install). Right now I removed the HDD drive, leaving only the SSD in the system. It is correctly recognized by the BIOS, but its not bootable,
it doesnt appear in the Boot menu list, even though I can access its files using a USB drive with a Windows installer inside (made with the Media Creation Tool). Any clues on how could I at least boot that SSD Windows install thru a USB drive or something?
Ideally I'd like to directly boot to it, but any help is appreciated!