多次安装Linux后SSD故障求助，附硬件配置

Hey there, let's break down your setup and work through the write errors you encountered when installing Solus. First, let's recap your hardware to make sure we're on the same page:

Your Hardware Setup #

• Asus Z270i Motherboard
• 2 x Samsung NVMe 960 Evo 1TB M.2 SSDs
• 1 x Ocz Vector 180 280GB SSD

Background Context #

You mentioned that when you tried installing Solus on one of your Samsung NVMe drives the second time, you got a flood of disk write errors. At the time, you figured it might be a faulty drive since the hardware was new. Fast forward 8 months, you've been running Windows 10 on the other Samsung SSD without issues (even though your thought got cut off, let's dive into common fixes for this scenario).

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Tips #

Here are some actionable steps to figure out whether this was a one-off glitch, a software/setting issue, or actual hardware failure:

1. Check Drive Health with SMART Data

   • On your Windows system, use a tool like CrystalDiskInfo to pull SMART data for the problematic NVMe drive. Keep an eye on metrics like Write Error Count and Remaining Life—these will tell you if the drive has actual hardware issues.
   • If you boot into a Linux live environment (like the Solus installer), run sudo smartctl -a /dev/nvme0n1 (replace nvme0n1 with your drive's actual path) to get a detailed health report.

2. Tweak BIOS/UEFI Settings

   • Boot into your Asus Z270i's BIOS and double-check the NVMe controller mode. Some Z270 boards default to RAID mode, which can cause compatibility headaches with Linux distros like Solus. Switch it to AHCI mode if it's not already set.
   • The Z270i has two M.2 slots that might share bandwidth with SATA ports. Try moving the problematic drive to the other M.2 slot to rule out slot-specific issues.

3. Verify Your Solus Installation Media

   • Corrupted installation media is a common culprit for write errors. Re-download the Solus ISO, then use sha256sum (on Linux) or a hash checker tool (on Windows) to verify it matches the official hash from the Solus website.
   • Swap out your USB drive for a different one—cheap or aging USB sticks can cause intermittent read/write failures during installation.

4. Unlock the Drive from Windows Lockdown

   • Windows Fast Startup and hibernation can lock NVMe drives, preventing Linux installers from writing to them. On your Windows system, go to Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable, then uncheck "Turn on fast startup (recommended)". Restart your PC before booting into the Solus installer again.
   • You can also try using the disk tool in the Solus installer to wipe and reformat the target drive to ext4 before starting the installation—this can fix issues with corrupted partition tables.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Neekon Saadat