SSD驱动器正在慢慢取代旧的和传统的HDD ，(HDDs)现在大多数新计算机都使用这种新型驱动器。然而，这些并非没有问题。使用这些驱动器时您可能面临的问题之一是您的 SSD 未显示(your SSD not showing up)在您的计算机上。
如果发生这种情况，您会发现新购买的SSD无法访问，因为它似乎没有出现在任何地方。它不会出现在File Explorer、Command Prompt甚至Disk Management中。
实际上，您可以采取一些措施来修复未在您的机器上显示的新SSD 。
从您的计算机上拔下其他驱动器(Unplug Other Drives From Your Computer)
当您的SSD未显示在BIOS和主操作系统界面上时，您要做的第一件事就是断开所有其他驱动器与计算机的连接。它要做的是防止您的计算机对要在文件资源管理(File Explorer)器中挂载的驱动器感到困惑。
如果连接到您的计算机的其他驱动器出现问题，它也应该解决该问题。您只需在机器上出现SSD问题时执行此操作，一旦修复，您可以随时重新连接其他驱动器并在计算机上访问它们。
验证 SSD 在 BIOS 中显示(Verify The SSD Shows Up In BIOS)
有时您的操作系统会遇到问题，这可能是您的新SSD没有出现在您的计算机上的原因。检查您的机器是否真正识别您的驱动器的方法之一是使用BIOS菜单。
您可以打开计算机的BIOS，看看它是否显示您的SSD驱动器。
- 关掉你的电脑。
- 在按下键盘上的F8(F8)键的同时重新打开计算机。如果您不确定哪个键将带您进入 BIOS(what key will bring you to BIOS)，请咨询您的计算机制造商。
- 如果您的计算机识别出您的SSD，您将在屏幕上看到您的SSD驱动器。(SSD)
- 它基本上告诉您您的操作系统存在问题。修复它的方法之一是在您的计算机上重新安装整个系统(reinstall the entire system on your computer)。
使用 Live Linux 发行版查看 SSD 是否出现(Use a Live Linux Distro To See If SSD Shows Up)
Live Linux发行版是位于 CD、 (Linux)DVD或 USB 闪存驱动器上的操作系统。它允许您使用这些介质中的任何一种将整个操作系统加载到您的计算机上，然后您就可以使用系统的所有功能。
如果您认为当前系统存在问题，最好创建一个实时 Linux 驱动器并从中引导您的计算机。启动后，您应该能够看到您的SSD出现在主界面上。
如果您看到它，那么您的操作系统可能存在问题。如果您没有看到它，则您的SSD驱动器可能存在问题，您需要进一步检查。
格式化您的 SSD 驱动器(Format Your SSD Drive)
如果您尝试连接到计算机的驱动器是新驱动器，您需要确保它在出现在文件资源管理器(File Explorer)等实用程序中之前已正确格式化。您可以使用计算机上的内置磁盘管理(Disk Management)工具来格式化您的驱动器(format your drive)。
- 同时按Windows + R键，键入diskmgmt.msc，然后按 Enter(Enter)。
- 磁盘管理(Disk Management)应该在您的屏幕上打开。在列表中找到您的SSD驱动器，右键单击它，然后选择Format。
- 获取格式化为NTFS文件格式的驱动器。
- 从计算机中弹出驱动器。
- 将驱动器重新插入计算机。
更新您的存储控制器驱动程序(Update Your Storage Controller Drivers)
过时(Obsolete)的存储控制器驱动程序也可能是罪魁祸首，您应该将它们更新到可用的最新版本。如果没有任何问题，大多数人不需要这样做，但是，由于您面临SSD未显示的问题，因此值得更新驱动程序(updating the drivers)以查看它是否可以为您解决问题。
- 使用Cortana搜索搜索并打开设备管理器(Device Manager)。
- 展开存储控制器(Storage controllers)选项，选择您的控制器，右键单击它，然后选择更新驱动程序(Update driver)。
- 如果您还没有存储控制器的驱动程序，请选择自动搜索更新的驱动程序软件(Search automatically for updated driver software)。
使用硬件和设备疑难解答(Use Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter)
您的 Windows 计算机实际上包含一项功能，可让您解决硬件设备的问题。它可以帮助您自动查找问题，并为您提供有关如何在计算机上解决问题的建议。
疑难解答应该在Settings and Control Panel中。但是，我在那里找不到它，所以我使用命令提示符(Command Prompt)方法打开它。
- 在 Cortana 搜索中搜索命令提示符并启动它。(Command Prompt)
- 在命令提示符(Command Prompt)窗口中键入以下命令，然后按Enter。
msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic
- 硬件(Hardware)和设备(Devices)疑难解答将打开。单击(Click)下一步(Next)继续。
修复计算机上的内存问题(Fix Memory Issues On Your Computer)
计算机上的内存问题(Memory issues on your computer)可能会导致SSD未显示在计算机上等问题。幸运的是，Windows有一个工具可以让你检查这些错误并在你的机器上修复它们。
- 同时按Windows + R键，输入mdsched.exe，然后按 Enter(Enter)。
- Windows 内存诊断(Windows Memory Diagnostic)工具将打开。单击显示立即重新(Click)启动并检查问题(Restart now and check for problems)的第一个选项以立即重新启动计算机并运行检查。
- 您的计算机将重新启动，该工具将运行内存问题检查。
- 检查完成后，您的机器将自动重启。
看到您的计算机无法识别您新购买的 SSD 驱动器(newly bought SSD drive)，这有点令人失望。但是，有一些方法可以解决上述问题，我们希望它们能帮助您让驱动器出现在您的机器上。
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How To Fix When SSD Not Showing Up
The SSD drives are slowly replacing the old and trаditional HDDs and most new computers now use this new type оf drives. Howеver, these aren’t without іssues. One of the issues you сould faсe while uѕing these drives is your SSD not showing up on your computer.
If that ever happens, you’ll find that your newly bought SSD can’t be accessed because it just doesn’t seem to appear anywhere. It doesn’t show up in File Explorer, in Command Prompt, and even in Disk Management.
There are actually a few things you can do to fix the new SSD not showing up on your machine.
Unplug Other Drives From Your Computer
When your SSD is not showing up in BIOS and on the main operating system interface, the first thing you’ll want to do is disconnect all other drives from your computer. What it’s going to do is it’ll prevent your computer from being confused as to what drive to mount in File Explorer.
If there’s an issue with the other drives connected to your computer, it should resolve that as well. You only need to do it while you have the SSD issue on your machine, and once it’s fixed, you can always reconnect your other drives and access them on your computer.
Verify The SSD Shows Up In BIOS
Sometimes your operating system faces issues and it may be the reason why your new SSD is not showing up on your computer. One of the ways to check if your machine actually recognizes your drive is to use the BIOS menu.
You can open the BIOS for your computer and see if it shows your SSD drive.
- Turn off your computer.
- Turn your computer back on while pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. If you aren’t sure what key will bring you to BIOS, check with your computer manufacturer.
- If your computer recognizes your SSD, you’ll see your SSD drive listed on your screen.
Use a Live Linux Distro To See If SSD Shows Up
A live Linux distro is an operating system sitting on either a CD, DVD, or a USB flash drive. It allows you to load the entire operating system on your computer using any of these mediums, and then you can use all the features of the system.
If you believe there’s an issue with your current system, it’s a good idea to create a live Linux drive and boot your computer from it. When it’s booted, you should be able to see your SSD showing up on the main interface.
If you see it, then there’s probably an issue with your operating system. If you don’t see it, there may be an issue with your SSD drive which you need to further check.
Format Your SSD Drive
If the drive that you’re trying to connect to your computer is a new one, you want to make sure it’s properly formatted before it shows up in utilities like File Explorer. You can use the built-in Disk Management tool on your computer to format your drive.
- Press the Windows + R keys at the same time, type diskmgmt.msc, and hit Enter.
- Disk Management should be open on your screen. Find your SSD drive in the list, right-click on it, and select Format.
- Get the drive formatted in the NTFS file format.
- Eject the drive from your computer.
- Plug the drive back into your computer.
Update Your Storage Controller Drivers
Obsolete storage controller drivers can also be the culprit here and you should get them updated to their latest versions available. Most people don’t need to do it if they don’t have any issues, however, as you’re facing issues with your SSD not showing up, it’s worth updating the drivers to see if it resolves the problem for you.
- Use the Cortana search to search for and open Device Manager.
- Expand the Storage controllers option, select your controller, right-click on it, and choose Update driver.
- If you don’t already have the drivers for your storage controller, select Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Reboot your computer when the new drivers are installed.
Use Hardware & Devices Troubleshooter
Your Windows computer actually packs a feature that lets you troubleshoot issues with your hardware devices. It helps you automatically find issues and offers you suggestions on how you can fix them on your computer.
The troubleshooter is supposed to be in Settings and Control Panel. However, I couldn’t find it there and so I used the Command Prompt method to open it.
- Search for Command Prompt in Cortana search and launch it.
- Type the following command into the Command Prompt window and press Enter.
msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic
- The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter will open. Click on Next to continue.
- Wait for it to find the issues with hardware devices on your machine.
- If there’s really an issue with your devices, it’ll advise you how to fix it.
Fix Memory Issues On Your Computer
Memory issues on your computer can lead to problems like your SSD not showing up on your computer. Fortunately, Windows has a tool that lets you check for these errors and fix them on your machine.
- Press the Windows + R keys at the same time, type in mdsched.exe, and hit Enter.
- The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool will open. Click on the first option that says Restart now and check for problems to immediately restart your computer and run the check.
- Your computer will reboot and the tool will run a memory issue check.
- Your machine will automatically reboot when the check is finished.
It’s a bit disappointing to see that your computer doesn’t recognize your newly bought SSD drive. However, there are ways to fix the issue as described above and we hope they help you get your drive to show up on your machine.
If it did help you fix the issue, please let us know about it in the comments below.
