predator helios NEO 16S AI-Trying to install Linux (Fedora) as dual boot but no disk are recognized

I created a USB with my decired distro and then booted from there. Went into the Live Demo of it and as sound and video worked properly wanted to install it on one of the 2 ssds included in the laptop. However none of them are being recognized. Googling said I need to change the Sata Mode or how it's called to AHCI in the bios. However I do not have such an option after pressing Ctrl + S also not with the newest BIOS Update found on the acer page.

How can make sure that linux recognizes the disks so i can install it on my laptop?

I have a predator helios NEO 16S AI

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Puraw

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/727819/predator-helios-neo-16s-ai-trying-to-install-linux-fedora-as-dual-boot-but-no-disk-are-recognized

Hi CrapCollector,

Your SSDs aren’t showing up because Intel VMD is enabled in BIOS. VMD hides NVMe drives from Linux installers unless special drivers are injected — which Fedora doesn’t do by default.

✅ Fix: Go into BIOS and disable VMD. This will expose both SSDs directly to Fedora and allow installation without extra steps.

If you want to avoid repartitioning or keep your Windows setup untouched, consider Native Boot with a virtual disk (VHDX) for Linux. It’s clean, reversible, and works well with most distros.

🧰 Brink’s tutorial explains how to set it up: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4732-native-boot-vhd-vhdx-file-windows-10-a.html

This method avoids BIOS changes and lets you boot Linux from a virtual disk stored on your SSD — great for testing or lightweight dual-boot setups.

electuz

Hi Puraw.

But there's no 'Intel VMD' in BIOS(V1.06)
There are Intel VTX(disabled), Interl VTD(disabled), Active Efficient Cores and GNA.
My SSDs aren't showing up.

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