How to Fix: SSD isn't detected by windows installer unless specific driver injected into installer
Lenovo Y900 RE-34ISZ Desktop boot drive issue with M.2/NVMe slot
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The issue you're experiencing is due to the M.2 drive not being detected by Windows installer unless a specific driver is injected into the installer. This is because Lenovo's Y900 RE-34ISZ Desktop (ideacentre) Type 90FK model has an undocumented M.2/NVMe slot.
🚀 Resolving the Issue
- Download and install the Lenovo M.2 driver from the official Lenovo website.
- Extract the driver files to a folder on your desktop, for example, 'Lenovo_M2_drivers'
- Navigate to the Windows installer's directory (usually located at C:ootootmgfw.efi) and add the extracted driver folder as a new directory using the 'Add Driver' option in the boot menu.
💡 Conclusion
After injecting the Lenovo M.2 driver into the Windows installer, your system should now detect and install the M.2 drive successfully.
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