SSD not being recognized by DISK Management or BIOS - B460H6-EM

[Chaaws]

Recently got an SSD ( WD_BLACK SN770 1TB )
Since installing it has not showed up in neither the BIOS or Disk management. 
Have had problems with trying to update the BIOS to a newer version.

So I am stumped on what to do next, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

BIOS version: 460H6W0X.105

MEDION ERAZER P67015 (MD 34871)

MSN number: 1002 3693

[daddle]

@Chaaws 

Hi Chaaws,

 In which slot did you put the WD_Black SN 770 ? In  the vertical slot next to the RAM slots?.

Most PC with a B460 mainboard  came  with a Phison  M.2 SATA SSD in Slot M.2.1, mounted  horizontally next to the PCIe x16 slot. The one vertically mounted next to the memory modules  is a socket for a PCIe  M.2  SSD.

(in the picture the mainboard is  shown upside down)

The socket next to the PCIe x16 port, almost in the middle beneath an optional graphic card, is a  M.2 Socket for a SATA M.2 SSD with B+M Key, because the attached protocol is a SATA protocol.

If this socket is equipped with your boot SSD, it must be a SATA M.2 SSD.

--> https://community.medion.com/t5/FAQs/FAQ-Spezifikationen-Mainboard-quot-ECS-B460H6-EM-quot/ta-p/971...

--> https://www.medion.com/de/service/product-detail/10023693

In which port did you put the new WD_black SN770 M.2 SSD?

Bye, daddle

[Chaaws]

Hey Daddle,

SSD is socketed in the centralized slot (WD_Black SN 770) 

HDD is socketed next to the RAM slots

And the third bottom slot is currently empty

Side note: The WD_black ssd is NOT properly screwed in yet
But decently certain that it's still connected even if it's not secured.

[daddle]

@Chaaws 

Your picture is not to be seen yet. It first must be authorized by a mod.

About which HDD are you talking? We only spoke about a M.2 SSD.

Why don't you read my post carefully?   I wrote: 

@daddle  schrieb:

The socket next to the PCIe x16 port, almost in the middle beneath an optional graphic card, is a  M.2 Socket for a SATA M.2 SSD with B+M Key, because the attached protocol is a SATA protocol.

If this socket is equipped with your boot SSD, it must be a SATA M.2 SSD.

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So your SSD can not be recognized in the "centralized slot".

daddle

[Chaaws]

 @daddle 

Apologies, 

The picture was supposed to assist with the locations of the SSD and the Currently slotted HDD, didn't know it needed approval before being shown.

So the centralized slot is not functional with the current card. 
Which M.2 socket would be compatible? 
Alternatively what SATA card could be a good replacement? 

[daddle]

@Chaaws

The slot where you put the WD SN 770 SSD can not read your PCIe WD_Black because it is a PCIe. This slot is for SATA M.2 only. So get a SATA M.2 SSD- you can take anyone you like.

We don't give any suggestions for any brand.

The other slot you marked HDD is a PCIe M.2 SSD slot;  a HDD can not  connect in this M.2 Slot.

In this M.2 slot your boot M.2 SSD with a PCie (NVME) interface is mounted.

daddle

typo

[Chaaws]

@daddle 

Thank you,

I'll look into a SATA M.2 replacement for the WD_black
Have a good new year and thanks again!