ASUS Z97-A + M.2... Problems

[rexehuk]

Hey all,

Saddens me to say this, but I'm at a loss and feel defeated here.

Bought an Z97-A years ago, had M.2 functionality and thought I was set. I've just taken delivery of a WD Blue M.2 2280 (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/wd-b...-solid-state-drive-wds500g2b0b-hd-54m-wd.html)

I cannot get the drive to be seen, so far I have:

- Set the M.2 mode to M.2 as per Z-97 manual
- Made sure it's running latest BIOS
- Disabled CSM
- Reseated the drive

Is anyone able to educate me here on why it's not playing ball? Everything says it should be compatible but maybe I've missed something.

 

[rexehuk]

NVM.

Only just realised you have SATA and PCIE M.2 drives - Well that was confusing.

/Close

 

[BongoHunter]

You can get adapters if that helps

 

[Minibiker]

Do you mean it can't be seen when your in your desktop and go to - This Computer?

 

[rexehuk]

No worries, returning the sata variant and going NVME, given they're 5x faster it would be stupid not to. Also decided to get 1TB instead.