For installing Windows 8/10/11 cannot install on SSD, enable Secure Boot if it is available.Ģ.
Boot into BIOS, and set SATA to AHCI Mode. If it is detected in BIOS, then you can refer to the following steps to make it right:ġ. Connect the drive to another working computer to see if the SSD is damaged. When you connect a new SSD drive to the system, you may need to manually turn it on before you can see the drive in BIOS.ģ. In some cases, the port is turned OFF in System Setup (BIOS). You can also connect it to an external USB adapter to see if it is a problem of damaged BIOS connection.Ģ. You can simply switch another SATA cable.
However, if your SSD is not showing in BIOS, you should check the things below;ġ. Usually, an SSD will be automatically detected in BIOS when you attach it.
SSD not recognized by Windows 11/10/8/7 Setup This article covers 3 situations and provides a corresponding solution so you can fix this effectively. However, it would be frustrating if Windows won’t install on SSD. Installing Windows 11/10/8/7 on a solid state drive (SSD) will surely make your computer faster.