Hello Nankm,

Thank you for reaching out to us in the Microsoft Community.

I see that you’ve encountered an issue with your new NVME SSD drive where it isn’t appearing as a boot device in the BIOS after installing Windows 11.

I appreciate the various troubleshooting steps you’ve already tried, such as changing the drive type to GPT, experimenting with Safe Boot, and so on. Your efforts are commendable, and I understand the frustration you must be feeling due to the inability to set up Windows 11 on the SSD.

When it comes to installing the operating system on SSDs compared to HDDs, there are differences in the installation process, including variations in boot modes like UEFI and Legacy, as well as different SATA modes such as AHCI, IDE, or RAID. Adjusting these settings depends on the specific motherboard or BIOS configuration.

I recommend reaching out to GIGABYTE support using the following links for more tailored assistance:

https://www.gigabyte.com/Contact

https://www.gigabyte-data.com/support

Please be aware that Microsoft does not guarantee any support from third-party linked sites, and we are not liable for any information or assistance you receive from them.

Given the complexity of your issue, unfortunately, it exceeds the scope of our community’s support. If you require further assistance or information, we recommend posting your query on Microsoft Learn. Here is the link to Microsoft Learn to get the specialized support you need:

Windows – Microsoft Q&A

Simply click on the link, log in to your Microsoft account at the top right corner, and click “Ask a question” to seek assistance from expert support staff and developers.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

​Hello Nankm, Thank you for reaching out to us in the Microsoft Community. I see that you’ve encountered an issue with your new NVME SSD drive where it isn’t appearing as a boot device in the BIOS after installing Windows 11. I appreciate the various troubleshooting steps you’ve already tried, such as changing the drive type to GPT, experimenting with Safe Boot, and so on. Your efforts are commendable, and I understand the frustration you must be feeling due to the inability to set up Windows 11 on the SSD. When it comes to installing the operating system on SSDs compared to HDDs, there are differences in the installation process, including variations in boot modes like UEFI and Legacy, as well as different SATA modes such as AHCI, IDE, or RAID. Adjusting these settings depends on the specific motherboard or BIOS configuration. I recommend reaching out to GIGABYTE support using the following links for more tailored assistance: https://www.gigabyte.com/Contact https://www.gigabyte-data.com/support Please be aware that Microsoft does not guarantee any support from third-party linked sites, and we are not liable for any information or assistance you receive from them. Given the complexity of your issue, unfortunately, it exceeds the scope of our community’s support. If you require further assistance or information, we recommend posting your query on Microsoft Learn. Here is the link to Microsoft Learn to get the specialized support you need: Windows – Microsoft Q&A Simply click on the link, log in to your Microsoft account at the top right corner, and click “Ask a question” to seek assistance from expert support staff and developers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  Read More

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