freeborn | ἐλεύθερος on Nostr: ...M.2 installation required a [spacer]() -- so, it actually was _not_ properly ...
...M.2 installation required a [spacer](
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/optiplex-desktops/optiplex-7050-sff-built-in-standoffpin/647f927bf4ccf8a8de43b3b1) -- so, it actually was _not_ properly seated.
Up and running with #StartOS ! #diy
#asknostr
Got a refurbished Dell 7050 OptiPlex micro and dropped an upgraded SSD (Samsung 990) in the M.2 slot (there's a SATA already; both are allowed)
BUT it's not being recognized in the BIOS or by the installation media (installing #start9)
- with both installed, install step only recognizes the SATA
- with SATA removed, install step presents no disks to install to
- tried every permutation of BIOS settings, even factory reset
...maybe a dumb question, but: do I need to format the SSD? (Do these not come pre-formatted?)
#zaps for working solutions!
Published at
2025-04-05 19:35:51Event JSON
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