Hi ken-intel,
After updating the firmware the issue was still not solved.
In order for the BIOS and Windows to detect the Intel 530 SSD these are the things i need to do:
1) When I shut down the PC, I need to also switch off my Dell U2412M Monitor from the main power point, only then will BIOS and Windows detect the Intel 530 SSD on a fresh start-up ( Samsung EVO 120GB have no problem, meaning I need not switch off my Monitor)
2) Immediate restart of the PC does not have this problem.
It's a hassle to have to switch of the power to the monitor every time I shut down the PC so as not to lose the BIOS and Windows detection of the Intel 530 SSD problem.
Guess there is something missing in the 530 chips that is causing this behavior.
Hope you'll be able to come up with a solution.
Cheers
Wishing everyone A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.