ASUS Prime 320-k M2 SSD installation

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saoko

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I’m trying to install a Samsung 980 Pro SSD to my pc but it’s not being recognised in the BIOS. Any idea where it’s going wrong?

Specs Below
Case
PCS SR-620C MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Quad Core CPU (3.5GHz-4GHz/10MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME A320M-K: Micro-ATX, AM4, USB 3.0, 6GB/s
Memory (RAM)
8GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2400MHz (1 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 350W VS SERIES™ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
2 x 50cm Red LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
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Microsoft® Edge
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3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
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B4zookaw

B4zookaw

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I wouldn't read too much on the SSD not being listed in the supported list, I don't think the list is updated with newer devices after a period. The 980 Pro is a Gen 4 SSD, while the MB M.2 slot is gen 3. This shouldn't be an issue, the SSD will just be limited to gen 3 speeds. What BIOS version are you running?
 
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saoko

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B4zookaw said:
I wouldn't read too much on the SSD not being listed in the supported list, I don't think the list is updated with newer devices after a period. The 980 Pro is a Gen 4 SSD, while the MB M.2 slot is gen 3. This shouldn't be an issue, the SSD will just be limited to gen 3 speeds. What BIOS version are you running?
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Version 6064
 
B4zookaw

B4zookaw

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Ok, that's the latest. I was going to suggest if you were on an older version that updating BIOS might provide greater support. I'm wondering if a BIOS setting needs to be updated to change the M.2 type from SATA to PCIE? 🤔
 
sck451

sck451

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I wonder if it's the CPU PCIe lanes setting. Sorry for the terrible video, but it was the best one I could find for it:

 
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saoko

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B4zookaw said:
Ok, that's the latest. I was going to suggest if you were on an older version that updating BIOS might provide greater support. I'm wondering if a BIOS setting needs to be updated to change the M.2 type from SATA to PCIE? 🤔
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I can’t find anything in the bios setting that could change this.
 
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