SSD Kingston falls off. Why does not see the computer SSD. Faulty solid-state disk

Imagine the moment you just purchased a new SSD DiscBut when connected to a computer, it is not defined or you use it for enough long enough, but one beautiful moment, he stopped recognizing. Of course, you might think that he broke, burned down, in general, failed. And the right decision will attribute it to service center.

However, it often lies in ordinary system errorswhich may occur after various failures or if you connect a new SCD. In this case, fix it is simple enough, we will talk about it below.

Causes of SSD connection troubleshooting

Despite the fact that the solid-state drive has a completely different principle of storing information, they often use the same interfaces and form factors as in conventional HDDs. For sSD connections The SATA interface is used to the computer today. Based on this, it suggests that these hard drives are subject to connecting the same as winchesters SATA. Moreover, solid-state drives intended for connecting to MSATA, M.2 connectors or PCI-Express slots were widely used.

There are many reasons because of which the SSD disk is not defined by the computer and does not want to work properly. It is important to say that they concern not only a new device that first connected to the PC. It also happens that the previously used hard drive is stopped working at one time.

The user without relevant knowledge and skills will certainly have serious difficulties with the diagnosis and subsequent solution to the problem. Therefore, we will try to figure out the manifestation and solving each of them.

We carry out initialization

First of all, you need to consider the situation when the computer does not see the new SSD disk at the first connection. That is, the drive cannot be initialized independently, and this is done manually, as an example I will use Windows 7, but in other versions, Windows 8 and 10, all actions will be similar:

1. Press the keyboard key "Win + R" and enter "compmgmt.msc", after which we click "OK".
   
2. We are looking for in the left column the "Disk Management" clause and click on it.
   
3. Select the desired, click right-click and click "initialize the disk".
4. In a new window, we put a tick on it, choose "MBR" or "GBT" and click "OK". It is recommended to choose "MBR"
   
5. At the bottom of the main window, we click on the disk and then choose the item "Create a simple volume".
6. A new window will open, click "Next".
7. Now you need to specify volume volume. It is not recommended to change the default parameter. Click "Next".
8. Next, choose any letter and again click "Next".
   
9. After selecting "formatting this volume", in the "File System" point, we note NTFS. Click "Next".
   
10. The new window will display the main parameters. In case of their conformity, we will have "ready".
    

Especially following the algorithm, you can initialize the disk without problems, and it will be fully ready for work.

If there is a retained area, it is simple enough, it should be started from 5 points.

Change letters

When you first connect solid-state drive OS, may simply see him. That is, physically it can be fully worked, but it will not be displayed among other local disks.

Fix this problem is quite simple as follows:

Thus, you quickly change the letter and solve the problem when the computer or laptop does not see the SSD device.

File System Type

This option is possible when there is no "Change the letter of the disk". This speaks about inconsistencies in the file system, which is why the computer does not see CDS. For normal operation of the drive in Windows, it must be NTFS format.

That is, so that it becomes available for full-fledged work, it must be formatted. This method It is suitable solely for those hard drives that do not contain important data, because during the formatting process all the information available will be deleted.

You must do the following:

After the drive is formatted, the problem will be fixed.

Not displayed in BIOS

In some cases, it happens that SSD is not displayed even in the BIOS. There are two reasons why it happens, and as many solutions. The first of them is a disable SATA controller to enable it, you need:

It should be noted that the operating system may not be installed due to the selected "AHCI" mode, in this case, change it to the IDE and change the back to "AHCI" after installation.

If it does not help, you should reset the BIOS settings. If you have the appropriate knowledge, it is recommended to update the BIOS itself to the new version.

Another reason for the fact that it is not determined can serve as the SSD firmware curve at the production stage. Of course, you can independently try to reflash it, but there is a risk that because of the wrong action, it can finally fail. Therefore, it is better to pass it back under warranty or attribute to repair.

Cable or loop damaged

Separate attention should be paid to cables and loops, perhaps they were damaged and failed. In addition, in many cases, the SSD disk does not work precisely because of an inaccier or or incorrect connection inside the computer.

Usually, for connecting solid-state hard drives, exactly the same cables are used as for hard disks from sATA interfaceIn view of which potential problems are similar to malfunctions when the hard drives are attached. We were considered in a separate article about the reasons when.

Fault drive

Finally, you need to say about the likelihood of a drive out of order, in view of which he has ceased to be determined. Even despite the absence of moving parts in SSD, it does not mean that it cannot break.

For example, the storage controller can be faulty. In this case, the repair can be extremely difficult or not at all, since the memory modules that are responsible for storing information are located on the same chip along with the controller.

Power supply fault

If the computer or laptop does not see the SSD disk, then it is worth checking the power supply. Often because of its defects, many devices fail, and it becomes extremely difficult to fix them.

For example, the following situation may occur. You purchased a new SSD, connected it, but it does not give any signs of life, simply does not work. The correct solution will pass it back under warranty and exchange to another. But if the same problem arises, then, most likely either the batch is defective, which happens very rarely, or a problem in the power supply.

Do not understand the electronics, independently fix the power supply is not possible, so it is best to attribute it to the diagnosis in a proven service center.

Built-in drive

It should also be said about another feature characteristic exclusively. SSD drives. Sometimes it happens that the solid-state hard drive acts as the connector connected to the SATA, but is present in the form of an integrated disk on the motherboard. In this case, the SSD is found in the OS funds, but not visible to the BIOS.

Based on the fact that these discs are needed for use as service hard drives for the needs of the operating system, the situation when SSD is not defined in the BIOS, quite normal, since this drive is essential from motherboard.

Now you know what to do when various faults occur and can fix them yourself. But if none of the options helped solve your problem, you should contact a specialized service center. Experienced employees will surely find the cause of the breakdown and help you with solutions.

Solid-state disk compared to hard possesses such advantages as high level Performance and reliability, low power consumption, no noise and much more. Therefore, more and more users choose CDS as a systematic. When connecting such a drive, you can find that it is not determined by the system or is not even displayed in the BIOS. It may look like a lack of disk in "Explorer", settings windows or in the BIOS boot selection list.

Problems with the display of SSDs in the system may occur by such reasons, as the absence of a letter of disk or initialization, the presence of hidden partitions and incompatible with Windows files system. At the same time, this may occur due to incorrect BIOS settings and physical damage to the disc itself or one of the elements of the connections between motherboard and CZD.

Cause 1: The disk is not initialized

Often happens so that new Disc It is not initialized when connecting to a computer and, as a result, it is not visible in the system. The decision is to perform the procedure in manual mode According to the next algorithm.

1. Click simultaneously "Win + R" And in the window that appears, enter the compmgmt.msc. Click then click "OK".



2. A window will open where to click "Disk management".



3. Click the right mouse button on the desired drive and select the menu in the opened menu. "Initialize disk".



4. Next Make sure in the field "Disc 1" It is a tick, and install the marker opposite the item with the mention of MBR or GPT. "Basic boot record» Compatible with all versions of windowsbut if you plan to use only relevant releases of this OS, it is better to choose "Table with GUID sections".



5. After completion of the procedure, you should create new section. To do this, click on the disk and select "Create a simple volume".



6. Opens "Wizard of the New Tom"in which we click "Further".



7. Then you need to specify the size. You can leave the default value that is equal maximum size disk, or select a smaller value. After making the necessary changes to click "Further".



8. In the next window we agree with the proposed version of the letter of Tom and click "Further". If you wish, you can assign another letter, the main thing is that it does not coincide with the existing one.



9. Next you need to formatting. Leave the recommended values \u200b\u200bin the fields "File system", "Tom Mark" And in addition, turn on the option "Fast formatting".



10. Click "Ready".

As a result, the disc will have to appear in the system.

Cause 2: no drive letter

Sometimes SSD has no letters and therefore is not displayed in "Explorer". In this case, you need to assign him a letter.

After that, the specified storage device is recognized by the OS, it is possible to carry out standard operations with it.

Cause 3: no partitions

If the acquired disk is not new and has already been used for a long time, it can also not be displayed in "My Computer". The reason for this may be damage system File Or MBR tables due to failure, infection with a viral file, improper operation, etc. At the same time, CDS is displayed in "Disk management", but its status - "Not initialized". In this case, it is usually recommended to perform initialization, however, due to the risk of data loss, it is still not worth it.

In addition, another situation is possible in which the drive is displayed as one unallocated area. Creating a new volume, as is usually done, can also lead to data loss. Here, the solution may be the restoration of the section. To perform this requires certain knowledge and software, for example, Minitool Partition Wizard, which has the appropriate option.

It should help solve the problem, but in a situation where there is no necessary knowledge and on the disk are the necessary data, it is better to turn to professionals.

Cause 4: Hidden section

Sometimes SSD is not displayed in Windows due to the presence of a hidden partition. This is possible if the user hidden the Tom using a third-party software to prevent data access. The solution is to restore the partition using software to work with discs. The same Micitool Partition Wizard copes well with such a task.

After that, hidden sections will appear in "Explorer".

Cause 5: Unsupping File System

If, after execution of the above-described Actions, SSD still does not appear in "Explorer", possibly, file system The disk is different from FAT32 or NTFS, with which Windows works. Usually such a drive is displayed in the disk manager as an area. "Raw". To correct the problem, you need to perform actions on the following algorithm.

Cause 6: Problems with BIOS and Equipment

There are four main reasons according to which Bios does not detect the presence of an internal solid-state drive.

SATA is disabled or has the wrong mode

Incorrect BIOS settings

BIOS also does not recognize the disk if incorrect settings take place. It is easy to check the system date - if it does not match the true, this indicates a failure. To troubleshoot it, it is required to reset and return to the standard parameters according to the sequence below.

Alternatively, you can remove the battery that is in our case next to the PCIE connectors.

Faulty data cable

BIOS will also not detect an SSD if the SATA cable has damage. In this case, it is necessary to check all connections between the motherboard and SSD. It is advisable to prevent any bends or pinching of the cable when laying. This can all damage the wires inside the insulation, although the material may look normally. If there is doubt in the cable state, it is better to replace it. To connect SATA devices, Seagate recommends using cables less than 1 meter long. Longer sometimes can fall out of the connectors, so be sure to check that they are tightly connected to the SATA ports.

Faulty solid-state disk

If, after the above procedures, the disc is still not displayed in the BIOS, most likely, has a factory marriage or physical damage Devices. Here you need to contact the computers repair workshop or the supplier of the SSD, previously making sure the presence of warranties.

Conclusion

In this article, we considered the reasons for the absence of a solid-state drive in the system or BIOS when it is connected. The source of such a problem can be both a disk or cable state and various software failures and wrong settings. Before proceeding with one of the listed methods, it is recommended to check all connections between the SSD and the motherboard, try to replace the SATA cable.

Solid state drives appeared not so long ago and are sensitive devices to the settings and versions of the BIOS, firmware and connecting. Often the systematic problem of the appearance of BSOD can be corrected on its own.

Frequently meeting problems and their decision

During the computer, downtime, or start the application, the computer falls out in BSOD (Blue Screen of Death);

When the computer starts, the message is issued: "NTDL IS Missing Press Control + Alt + Del and Restart", although yesterday everything worked fine;

When running a computer, SSD is not displayed in the list of visible drives (including BIOS).

So let's start in order.

Step one

It is trite, but quite often the problem may arise due to the fact that the interface cable / the motherboard connector was damaged, or the device entered into a conflict with others. So try to make a list of simple actions:

Check the interface cable connection to the motherboard and SSD connector. Connect the device again (new-fashioned cables with metal latches do not guarantee 100% connection, even if you heard a click, and the usual - the more);

Use another SATA cable, ("Verified" Change to a new, new on "verified"), especially if it was somehow twisted, wrapped and so on;

Try connecting the device to neighboring SATA ports;

Remove the solid-state drive from the 2.5 "\\ 3.5" compartment;

Make sure that the BIOS system board is worth aHCI mode, for the controller to which the drive is connected;

Try to disable third-party SATA \\ ESATA \\ IDE controllers in menu Bios. motherboard, and in consequence, and other drives (hard drives, optical drives) Leaving SSD the only connected drive;

If the system was transferred to SSD using a special software that can often be found complete to some drives, rearrange the system again, from scratch;

Update Windows Controller Drivers ( Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver or AMD Ahci Driver, or for a third-party controller);

Install Windows 7 (if Windows XP stood).

Step two

It is necessary to make sure that the BIOS system board has last version. Typically, the version is specified when the computer starts, in the shells of the UEFI type - is often written directly to them. IN operating system Windows can download, for example, a small and free utility CPU-Z, open the "Motherboard" section and see the BIOS version there.

Attention!:when searching bIOS updates, download them only from official sites, only for your motherboard model.

Step Third

It is extremely desirable that the solid-state drive is connected to the native ports SATA Maternal fees. On each system board There are native ports, that is, supported by the existing set of logic, as well as, on a number of devices there are additional SATA ports implemented by forces third-party controllers. Make sure the SSD is connected to the desired portsThey, as a rule, differ in colors and have a priority sequence number (SATA_1, SATA_2) in the case when they are implemented by additional controllers or operate at lower interface speeds, on the contrary, stand at the end of the list (SATA_5, SATA_6).

To find out exactly what connectors to exactly what connectors and what are the following information in the user manual of your motherboard, if you have not survived the paper version of the manual, it can always be downloaded from the Official Wendor site in electronic format.

Step fourth

Many users follow the new firmware produced to semiconductor drives, because they often increase productivity, but do not forget that the main reason for the release of new firmware is the elimination of logic errors sSD controller. Therefore, it is also necessary to make sure that your SSD has the latest firmware.

Attention!:when searching for updating firmware for SSD, download them only from official sites, only for your SSD model. Also also in mind - it can (and most likely) will completely destroy all the information stored on SSD.

Step Fifth and Final

If you have already done everything from the above, we replaced a hundred times, rearranged, updated, but the problem remains, it is worth searching for information on the SSD manufacturer's website, all the same, as it should not be aware of all the problems associated with its products. Moreover, it will be preferable to reading foreign vendor forums on this topic. The fact is that this situation indicates the following probable reasons:

The problem of incompatibility of your computer with a specific SSD;

Some known to the manufacturer of the problem, over the correction, which,, of course, works;

Manufacturing defects.

Despite the fact that all technologies seek to standardize and unification, SSD is still a young storage system, so there are cases from the series "should work, but not working." The motherboard controller, (especially if it is old) cannot work correctly with the solid-state drive controller, it comes into conflicts, because of what fails occur. In this case, as well as in the case of marriage, it remains only to check the device on a completely different computer or laptop. In the same cases, when the problem is more or less massive, the developers are trying to solve it as quickly as possible, and put specific advice on troubleshooting on their forums.