GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 not see SSD

[hikerlt]

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Motherboard = GA-Z68X-UD4-B3

I had windows 7 ultimate 64bit installed onto the a OCZSSD2-2AGTE60G  60 Gig SSD ( drive c:)as the primary drive, and had a 1 TB hard drive as the secondary drive ( drive x:).

In the course of trying to figure out why the DVD drive was now no longer being seen, I ended up in a situation where I had wiped out or corrupted the Windows 7 installation on the SSD  to the point where I needed to start all over again with a fresh install.


The problem is -> now the SSD is NOT seen by the Windows installation CD.( SSD connected to SATA3_0, the HD connected to SATA3_1)

I have tried disconnecting the Hard Drive, and having ONLY the SSD connected....still NO drive is seen.

I pulled the SSD, and installed into a USB peripheral portable drive enclosure , and itworked and  was seen, and I formatted it ok..

then I removed it from the usb portable enclosure, and installed it back in to the PC, connecting SATA3_0 onto the Gigabyte motherbd.,.,....STILL is is not seen.....

ANy advice appreciated....

[teknology9]

Hi hikerit and welcome to the forum,

Have you configured the SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports to ACHI?

Also has the SSD been updated with the latest firmware for the Agility 2 SSD ?

http://www.ocztechnology.com/ssd_tools/OCZ_Vertex_2,_Vertex_LE,_Agility_2/

Also...do you have another "good SSD" that you can attach to the SATA3_0 port?

Have you checked the cable and connections?

Could you list your system specification and current BIOS version.

Take care where electricity is concerned.....safety first.


Teknology9

[hikerlt]

Yes - tried setting the SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 ports to ACHI, and tried with ONLY the SSD installed.

Tried it with the SSD connected to the SATA3_0, and then tried with the SSD connected to the SATA3_1

Both cases, when the Windows CD install gets to the point of asking "Where do you want to install Windows ?" -> there are no drives shown.

the error message says "no drives found"
followed by "click load driver to provide mass storage driver"

I know the SSD is being seen, because it is listed in POST.

I have NOT done the SSD update - will have to explore more on how to do that.

I also know it ( the SSD) had been working  - I had this PC previously setup with the SSD as the primary drive with the Windows 7 OS installed onto it, and then had all of the user programs and data files installed onto the 1 TB Hard Drive.  Was working fine until I tried fixing the missing CD drive issue...

That is the configuration goal I want to get back to: ->

have the Windows OS on the SSD for speed,
and then use the secondary 1 TB Hard Drive for all the user programs and data files.

More info on my system

intel i5 3.3Ghz prcessor

Motherboard version rev 1.0
Bios version F5

[teknology9]

Hi ,

Have a look at this link.....I guess we're still talking about the the same motherboard?

http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3849#bios

Teknology9

[hikerlt]

yes, that is the motherboard

is there something or info in that link that I should be looking at ....??

 

[teknology9]

Well...I couldn't see your BIOS listed.....but a BIOS update isn't required unless there is a problem.

Might be an idea to explore to see if your SSD needs an update.....perhaps go on the OCZ forum and run it past them also.

I have just found this read it through carefully....but as I say it might be worth contacting OCZ to be on the safe side before you decide to do any firmware updating....just in case.

http://www.ocztechnology.com/files/ssd_tools/OCZ_Toolbox_Firmware_Update_Guide_8_12_2011_Windows_consumer_2.pdf

Have you considered using Parted Magic before you do a fresh install of the OS?

http://partedmagic.com/doku.php

http://blog.corsair.com/?p=4484

Have a read of the Corsair blog....if only for information it may help.

[hikerlt]

Thanks for the info -> I will explore all of it further !

I sincerely appreciate the help !!