[TUF Gaming SSD Enclosure] How to display TUF Gaming A2 drive on your PC with a brand new SSD installed?

If you are installing a brand new SSD module, follow the steps below in order to display TUF Gaming A2 drive on your PC for access.

 

1. First, install a new SSD module into TUF Gaming A2. After installation, use a USB Type-C cable to connect TUF Gaming A2 to the USB Type-C port on your PC. Once connected, the light on the front of TUF Gaming A2 will remain on.
Note: For how to install SSD in TUF Gaming A2, please refer to the FAQ: [TUF Gaming SSD Enclosure] How to install SSD in TUF Gaming A2?.

 

2. Right-click on the Windows Start menu, then select [Disk Management]. The following steps are based on Windows 11.

 

3. If your PC detects a new installed SSD on TUF Gaming A2, an unallocated partition will appear.

 

4. The unallocated partition might not appear for the new installed SSD module due to the following reasons:

a. The SSD might had already been formatted. Please skip to Step 8 for following steps.

b. The new SSD is not detected by the PC. Ensure TUF Gaming A2 is properly connected to the PC. (Please refer to Q1)

 

5. Right-click on the [Unallocated partition], and select [New Simple Volume].

 

6. Click [Next] to continue the New Simple Volume Wizard where you can setup preference settings. You can specify the volume size, the drive letter, and the volume label according to your needs.

The following example uses the default options.

 

7. Click [Finish] to complete the Wizard if all the preference settings are correct.

 
8. After finishing the New Simple Volume Wizard, the PC should display the installed SSD drive and allow you to access the disk.
 

To provide you more detailed instruction, you can also click ASUS YouTube video link to know more about How to Install and Set Up TUF Gaming SSD Enclosure.

 

FAQ

Q1. How to troubleshoot when TUF Gaming A2 is not recognized by the PC?

       You can follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue: 

       a. Confirm that TUF Gaming A2 is correctly connected to the PC as Step 1. 

       b. It is recommended to use the USB Type-C cable provided with TUF Gaming A2 to connect to the PC. 

       c. Connect TUF Gaming A2 to another PC to check if it works properly. 

       d. Reformat the SSD and check if it functions correctly. 

           Note: Formatting the SSD will erase all data. If the SSD has stored any data, please backup the data to avoid data loss.

       e. Try using a different SSD and complete the setup to determine if the issue is with the SSD. 

           Note: For how to install SSD in TUF Gaming A2, please refer to the FAQ: [TUF Gaming SSD Enclosure] How to install SSD in TUF Gaming A2?.