NVMe controller reset

What is NVME-CONTROLLER-RESET-2?

NVMe controller reset is a high-severity storage drive (SSD/HDD) issue. The NVMe SSD controller has reset due to a communication error. It causes system crashes or data loss. It sometimes comes down to insufficient power to PCIe slot. Follow the steps below to fix it.

Common Causes

• NVMe drive overheating
• Insufficient power to PCIe slot
• Faulty NVMe slot
• Old firmware NVMe

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Install the NVMe cooler

  Install the NVMe cooler is the first thing worth trying, since it resolves NVME-CONTROLLER-RESET for most affected systems.

• 2
  Update the NVMe firmware

  Persistent cases usually stem from less common storage instability factors, which the following steps are built to catch.

• 3
  Try another M.2 slot

  This step, "Try another M.2 slot", specifically rules out insufficient power to PCIe slot.

• 4
  Check PCIe settings in BIOS

  This step, "Check PCIe settings in BIOS", specifically rules out insufficient power to PCIe slot.

Commands & Diagnostics

Frequently Asked Questions