How to activate ssd in bios. Well also recommend some third party softwares that will do the job for you in case youre not confident in performing the task on your own. For the most up to date information about your bios please look for information provided by the bios manufactureror the sata controller manufacturer. Press the windows keyx and select device manager.
Press on windows key r to launch run. Your system may have a pcie x4 mode which is optimal for nvme ssd performance. Using the device manager.
Device manager will find and install the drivers. Right click on the black drive and select new simple volume. To set ssd as the boot drive in windows 10 you have to connect the ssd to your computer then migrate your windows operating system to the ssd without losing any data on it with the help of isumsoft cloner.
Choose the ide compatibility mode. In many systems m2 ports can be configured in the bios or uefi to toggle this speeding up connected nvme drives by removing bandwidth from other ports typically disabling them in the process or limiting their performance to maximize available ports if preferred. Youll see your new ssd in here but it will be coloured black to indicate its not currently active.
Httpsamznto2za7zdh hello guys its a quick little video showing you how to set up your biosuefi before installing the windows on your. This will make the create and format hard disk partitions tool pop up. Configure the ssd settings in bios restart your computer and press the f2 key after the first screen.
How to initialize an ssd on windows 10. Finally access to the biosuefi setup menu to place your ssd first in the device boot order. Then youll see sata controller mode option.
Pressclick the windows key and type in partition then press enterclick. It usually requires the push of a function key such as f1 f2 or f10 to get access to it. Expand the ide ataatapi controllers section and right click the device.
Select update driver and on the next window that pops up choose search automatically for updated driver software. Sometimes its not one of the function keys but the delete or esc keys. Save your changes and restart.