Windows 10: Windows 10 fresh install not recognizing SSD

Hey all,

I'm currently trying to install windows on a new ssd through a windows 10 media creation tool install on a USB drive. I get as far as setup, where I try to install windows to a drive, and by new drive doesn't show up. The drive has never been partitioned or used before. I already tried shift+f10, and the only drive that pops up is my USB. I had a previous question that went unanswered, so here's where that went:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/windows-10-install-not-recognizing-new-ssd/29f72766-346b-42c8-a63a-4aa210a597d7?messageId=02c2b5d7-9bdc-4342-b5e9-f3321cbcf022#&page=5

Thanks!

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