Sometimes the M.2 SSD may not make proper contact in the M.2 slot which is one of the major issues faced on the installation side. To be frank, it is very uncommon to get the physical installation wrong but it may happen with some users especially the ones installing the M.2 SSD for the first time. The M.2 SSD should be inserted properly in the M.2 slot with the label side facing towards you and the M.2 screw should be properly tightened. The first thing to check when your M.2 SSD is not getting detected is that whether the M.2 SSD is installed properly or not in the M.2 slot. Below are the main causes of this issue along with their proper fixes. When your M.2 SSD is not detected in the BIOS then most probably it won’t be recognized in Windows either. It mainly occurs with NVMe SSDs but can occur with M.2 SATA drive too. The M.2 SSD not detected BIOS is the most common issue. Here are the various causes of M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD not being detected along with their fixes or solutions.
