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Gaming K6+ Not reading my 4th HDD

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Topic: Gaming K6+ Not reading my 4th HDD
Posted By: DemGames
Subject: Gaming K6+ Not reading my 4th HDD
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 10:08pm
Specs:
Windows 10
Asrock Fatal1ty Gaming K6+
Intel 6700k?
Radeon R9 390x
32 GB 2400 DDR4<span style="line-height: 1.4;">?</span>


Hey guys. So the title basically states the issue.

In the BIOS Dr. Debug shows code A6. I have four storage mediums wired right now: 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB SSD for certain Steam games, 1TB HDD from my old rig I built in 2013, brand new 3TB HDD.

In the BIOS, I can clearly see all four of these storage devices. In Windows Explorer, however; I see: C, E(system reserved 99.9 MB), F (1TB), and G (500GB).

I switched the SATA cable to a different port on the board itself (from SATA3_1 to SATA3_A1).
Thinking maybe it was a BIOS problem, I updated to the most recent version (2.70).

The manual says for these codes (A0 - A7) to reinstall devices. If it doesn't work, then clear the CMOS and remove all SATA devices. Did that. Still no dice.

My next realization was discovered on this page:
? http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z170%20Gaming%20K6+/index.us.asp?cat=Storage" rel="nofollow - http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z170%20Gaming%20K6+/index.us.asp?cat=Storage


Is this seriously indicating that the Gaming K6+ doesn't support beyond 1 TB of storage on a single drive? For how much I spent on this motherboard, this is a BIG disappointment.?

Does anyone have any answers to alleviate this situation or am I stuck?

Thanks for any help I can get.


Edit:
I just noticed that all of the storage mediums on this list are ssd. Do i need to RMA the 3 TB HDD? I eill do more testing when I get off work later. Any input is greatly appreciated.




Replies:
Posted By: DemGames
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2016 at 12:14pm
The issue was easier than I thought. I need to stop trying to rush troubleshooting before work. The BIOS saw the HDD; Windows' Device Manager saw the device; not listed under This PC...

I needed to format it. Easy fix. No issues with motherboard after all. :)


Posted By: wardog
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2016 at 12:30pm
Good deal.



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