{"id":41525,"date":"2026-04-22T03:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/?p=41525"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:44:06","slug":"ssd-not-detected-in-bios-complete-fix-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/ssd-not-detected-in-bios-complete-fix-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SSD Not Detected in BIOS: Complete Fix Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"558\">A very common and critical <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-randomly-causes-and-fix\/\">PC<\/a> issue is when the <strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"462\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> is not detected in <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a><\/strong>. Without detection at <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> level, the operating system cannot load, making the system unusable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"584\">This problem can appear:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"694\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10jo9w4\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"616\">after installing a new <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"170og4u\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"637\">after <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> reset<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8bvcde\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"664\">after <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/5-beeps-on-pc-startup-cpu-error-fix\/\">hardware<\/a> upgrade<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vfagl6\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"694\">suddenly, without warning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"794\">This guide explains exactly <strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"762\">why an <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> is not detected in <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a><\/strong> and how to fix it step-by-step.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"799\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ujvfoz\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"845\">What Does \u201cSSD Not Detected in BIOS\u201d Mean<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"891\">If an <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> does not appear in <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a>, it means:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"954\">\n<p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"954\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a> cannot communicate with the storage device.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1024\">This happens before Windows or any OS loads, so the issue is always:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1092\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f9vw44\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1046\">hardware-related<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yzjvz\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> configuration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sdfe45\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1092\">connection problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"c04oa7\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1141\">Types of SSDs (Important for Diagnosis)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1185\">Understanding the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> is critical:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jhk1b9\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1199\">SATA SSD<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1eb8fsb\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1233\">uses SATA cable + power cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i9ujfc\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1272\">appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> under SATA devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1th9dxe\" data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1292\">NVMe SSD (M.2)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<li data-section-id=\"w8gf6d\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1329\">connects directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h51klu\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1349\">uses <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/gpu-fans-spin-but-no-display-complete-fix-guide\/\">PCIe<\/a> lanes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6ev15\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1391\">appears under NVMe or storage section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1438\">Different causes apply depending on the type.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"17stklb\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1466\">Most Common Causes<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"903qi\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1513\">1. Loose or Faulty Connections (SATA SSD)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1528\">For SATA <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1590\">\n<li data-section-id=\"o5szng\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1550\">loose SATA cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n5w58u\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1568\">damaged cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rng59y\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1590\">no power from <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-restarts-under-load-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">PSU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1622\">This is the most common issue.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bwgoa9\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1659\">2. Incorrect BIOS Settings<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1677\">Common problems:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1122g4c\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1700\">SATA <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/throttle-body-problems-symptoms-that-can-destroy\/\">mode<\/a> disabled<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hin3st\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1731\">RAID\/AHCI misconfiguration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pyi9eb\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1769\">NVMe disabled (rare but possible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hxu1t0\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1816\">3. SSD Not Properly Installed (NVMe)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1838\">NVMe drives must be:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1884\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tf4bxw\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1858\">fully inserted<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k8ayfo\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1884\">properly screwed down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1936\">Even slight misalignment causes detection failure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6gr6a6\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1976\">4. M.2 Slot Sharing Bandwidth<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2032\">Some motherboards disable SATA <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/usb-ports-not-working-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">ports<\/a> when M.2 is used.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2042\">Example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2079\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e0qq7e\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2079\">using M.2 disables SATA port 5\/6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2088\">Result:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2114\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mmmynh\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> appears \u201cmissing\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ktk5uy\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2138\">5. Faulty SSD<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2171\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> may fail completely due to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2225\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o1x6b0\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2186\">NAND wear<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h9od3o\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2209\">controller failure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n9pk8x\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2225\">power surge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m5m3xz\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2252\">6. Outdated BIOS<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2301\">Older <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> versions may not support newer SSDs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2306\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h9yuzx\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2341\">7. Dead SATA Port or M.2 Slot<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2370\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">Motherboard<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/usb-ports-not-working-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">ports<\/a> can fail.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2375\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"5wfzpy\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2403\">8. Power Supply Issues<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2444\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> not receiving power = not detected.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1twidul\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2476\">Step-by-Step Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2481\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1e4apcl\" data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2518\">Step 1: Check BIOS Storage List<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2546\">Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> and look under:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2592\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gwy62n\" data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2569\">SATA configuration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10m94zs\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2592\">NVMe configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2623\">If <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> is missing \u2192 continue.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2628\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"swmsy4\" data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2675\">Step 2: Check Physical Connections (SATA)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2759\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12r63qn\" data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2701\">reconnect SATA cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"apxwdo\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2729\">try different SATA port<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wepk78\" data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2759\">try different power cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2764\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"apl4lb\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2796\">Step 3: Reinstall NVMe SSD<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2864\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ilbvgq\" data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2812\">remove <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xsy38i\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2842\">reinsert at correct angle<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"38bukt\" data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2864\">secure with screw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2869\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k8egt4\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2893\">Step 4: Reset BIOS<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2937\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4fnj69\" data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2918\">remove <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">CMOS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">battery<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1099dq0\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2937\">reset settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4dra2h\" data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2972\">Step 5: Change SATA Mode<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2989\">Switch between:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3007\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vewox7\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"2998\">AHCI<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7k1b12\" data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3007\">RAID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3055\">(Some systems detect <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> only in correct <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/throttle-body-problems-symptoms-that-can-destroy\/\">mode<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3060\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bofq3i\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3085\">Step 6: Update BIOS<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3139\">Check <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a> manufacturer site and update <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dyt1xg\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3184\">Step 7: Test SSD on Another System<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3251\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dq97uh\" data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3221\">if detected \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-not-turning-on-complete-diagnosis-guide\/\">motherboard issue<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bk9q35\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3251\">if not \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> is defective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3256\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1q4o4xb\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3292\">Step 8: Check Slot Limitations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3321\">Consult <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">motherboard<\/a> manual:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3352\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jop71x\" data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3352\">M.2 may disable SATA <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/usb-ports-not-working-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">ports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3357\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1o9s51l\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3377\">Advanced Causes<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1t8n8vt\" data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3406\">NVMe PCIe Lane Conflict<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3460\">Some GPUs or devices may reduce available <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/gpu-fans-spin-but-no-display-complete-fix-guide\/\">PCIe<\/a> lanes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3465\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ktzy28\" data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3497\">Secure Boot \/ CSM Settings<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3532\">Improper settings may hide drives.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3537\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fo40zm\" data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3562\">Firmware Corruption<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3602\">Rare but possible <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/bios-corrupted-recovery-and-fix-guide\/\">firmware<\/a> failure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3607\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xqd4m1\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3632\">How to Fix the Issue<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3782\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mnxqi2\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3656\">replace SATA cable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k0it5x\" data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3674\">reconnect <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vp15fp\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3707\">enable correct <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> settings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vwsmi6\" data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3723\">update <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vskz3x\" data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3751\">replace <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> (if faulty)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rc0vqm\" data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3782\">use different port or slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3787\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ffbs2u\" data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3819\">How Serious Is This Problem<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3839\">Severity: <strong data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3839\">High<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3926\">\n<li data-section-id=\"156lr9e\" data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3863\">system cannot <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/5-beeps-on-pc-startup-cpu-error-fix\/\">boot<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13uuwaz\" data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3892\">data may be inaccessible<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nguvoa\" data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3926\">may indicate <a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-post-complete-diagnostic-guide\/\">hardware failure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3957\">Immediate action is required.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3962\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3970\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nspi4b\" data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4027\">Why is my SSD not showing in BIOS but works before?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4045\">Possible causes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4094\">\n<li data-section-id=\"e3z6v5\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4063\">cable failure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s45glm\" data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/cmos-battery-dead-symptoms-causes-and-fix-guide\/\">BIOS<\/a> reset<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d013fw\" data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diagnozabam.ro\/sfaturi\/blog\/pc-turns-on-but-no-display-fix\/\">SSD<\/a> failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4099\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ofpyzm\" data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4138\">Can a dead SSD not appear at all?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4190\">Yes. 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