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Internal SSD disc showing as removable

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Patrik Boháč

Patrik Boháč

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I did try the register change fix - didnt work for me beacuse there is no such folder named ''msahci''.
Next fix option was to type into cmd exe add “HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesstorahciParametersDevice” /f /v TreatAsInternalPort /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d x where x was the bus number of my disc. Didnt work because exe is no command or whatever.
In disc properties i did check enable writing cache on the device, disabled optimize for quick removal.
In my BIOS i did turn off ''Hot plug'' option.

Can anyone help please?
 

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Patrik Boháč said:
cmd exe add “HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesstorahciParametersDevice” /f /v TreatAsInternalPort /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d x
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From some research the command should of started with reg.exe not cmd exe

Did you find out what the Bus Number was and input that into the command?

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Yes the AHCI was what I was looking for. Thanks
 
#5
Hello, CMD was only introduction to solution, not part of the code inserted into cmd itself.
I did try it with reg.exe, look what it returned.
Furthermore it is kind of weird that it shows differently in diskmanagement properties, printscreen as well attached.
Thanks for your help and time :)
 

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Not a problem glad to help.

From what I can see in the Command Prompt you are not typing the command correctly.

reg.exe add “HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\storahci\Parameters\Device” /f /v TreatAsInternalPort /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d x
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You typed

reg.exe add “HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesstorahciParametersDevice” /f /v TreatAsInternalPort /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d x
Click to expand...

Notice the \ between the words that you are missing which explains why you are getting the error. twice you used the incorrect Bus number you should of use 0 (zero) like your image shows.

This is how the command should have read. Feel free to copy and paste the command.
reg.exe add “HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\storahci\Parameters\Device” /f /v TreatAsInternalPort /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d 0
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#7
What a silly mistake, sorry. I did correct it, cmd replied that all went good, restarted pc, but the problem unfortunately remains. Attaching pictures.
 

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#8
Is this a system that you built or prefabricated?

Did you ever install the Chipset Drivers?

Do not forget to post the make and model of the PSU if this is a desktop.

Download then run Speccy (free) and post the resultant url for us, details here, this will provide us with information about your computer hardware + any software that you have installed that may explain the present issue/s.

To publish a Speccy profile to the Web:

In Speccy, click File, and then click Publish Snapshot.

In the Publish Snapshot dialog box, click Yes to enable Speccy to proceed.

Speccy publishes the profile and displays a second Publish Snapshot. You can open the URL in your default browser, copy it to the clipboard, or close the dialog box.
 
#10
Here are some other things that I have found researching this.

Did you ever make sure the the Chipset Driver is installed?
Which can be downloaded from the motherboard website.

Compare the configuration between one of the other drives that is in the system.

Try connecting to other SATA port.

You have already tried the other stuff that was suggestion on doing your own research that I have ran across as well.
 
#11
Here are some other things that I have found researching this.

Did you ever make sure the the Chipset Driver is installed?
Which can be downloaded from the motherboard website.

Compare the configuration between one of the other drives that is in the system.

Try connecting to other SATA port.

You have already tried the other stuff that was suggestion on doing your own research that I have ran across as well.
 
#12
I did use some driver updater which ruined my pc, got blue screen after restart, fortunately i had a restore point made few days back, so luckily i was able to restore it.
Then i used iobit driver booster, no problem afterwards, i had some outdated drivers, including chipset driver, all updated now but the problem remain.
Configuration is exactly the same for both my ssds, i will try to plug it in other sata port and let you know the result.
Thanks for help anyway.
 
#13
One of the final things that they say to do is update the BIOS. If done incorrectly you can and will have a nice door stop. Should you decide to do this follow the instruction on the manufactures web site.

FYI

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Did the chipset driver come from here
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You should download the Chipset drivers from the asrock website NOT via driver updates.
 
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