No SSD or HDD detected by BIOS or Windows 10 Install (SATA problem?)

joeyturner123 · Mar 19, 2017

Hi all,
FINALLY got my first buid running (yay!) and have just inserted a flash drive with windows 10 to install onto my SSD- except the SSD doesn't show up.

All parts are brand new from Amazon/Ebuyer, and are as follows:
SSD: Kingston SSDnow300 120GB
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (Rev 6)
CPU: AMD FX4300 Black Edition (with stock cooler)
Memory: HyperX Fury 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
PSU: Corsair VS550
Case: AvP EL03W Viper Mini Tower
(+ TP Link Network Adapter + Fractal Design R3 120mm Case Fan)

I noticed that the BIOS was originally in IDE mode, so have changed that to ACHI, and have also tried a standard seagate 1TB HDD from my old PC- that isn't detected. Could this be a sata problem?

Thanks in advance, quick replies would be very appreciated.

alth0triplemadang · Mar 19, 2017

Did you try another SATA port?
And are you sure enough that there are no loose cables or bad wiring?

Did you feel some heat on the SSD to check if it's powered on.

joeyturner123 · Mar 19, 2017

alth0triplemadang :

Yes. Tried other sata ports, and a few different SATA cables.
But no, no heat whatsoever from the SSD. Does this mean a faulty one? Even though my system didn't recognise the old HDD either.

alth0triplemadang · Mar 19, 2017

Then I'm suspecting your PSU.

Because, if it's a motherboard problem the SSD will feel warm to touch since SSD is getting power from PSU but not detected by MOBO. And same case with your old HDD but its also generates vibration when touched.

joeyturner123 · Mar 19, 2017

alth0triplemadang :

Thanks. Will return my PSU swiftly and get a replacement, will let you know the result.

alth0triplemadang · Mar 19, 2017

Okay. But why return your PSU if you can borrow someone's PSU to check or test it?
Who knows if the your PSU is good and another system components are the culprit?

just my 2c

joeyturner123 · Mar 19, 2017

alth0triplemadang :

That would be ideal i know, but i don't think anyone i know has built their computer and i'd be ruining the warranty on their systems if i was to go inside. Plus, not sure they'd trust me anyways :/

alth0triplemadang · Mar 19, 2017

joeyturner123 :

If you know someone or have friends at the computer shop, this thing should be easy to do.
Just tell them "I need to borrow a PSU to test my system" EZ.
This is what I always do to troubleshoot my PC if I don't have spare components.

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