SAMSUNG Solid State Drive Installation Guide
id Sol rive eD t Sta Contents 03 Installation Instructions 05 Notebook PC 09 Desktop PC 12 Configuring BIOS 13 Award Software Settings 15 AMI Settings 17 OS Installation
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation Instructions This chapter provides the best practices and recommendations for safely installing the SSD in your computer. For details about removing the computer’s cover and HDD, refer to your computer’s user guide or inquire with the computer manufacturer. Caution To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: 1.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Things that you will need • Your Desktop PC or Notebook PC • Your new Samsung SSD • Screwdriver • SSD Installation Guide(Print Preferred) • Your computer’s user guide (Optional) Solid State Drive Solid State Drive Solid State Drive Solid State Drive - 04 -
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Notebook PC Note: The illustrations in this chapter are just an example. Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. For specific instructions about removing such as a battery, HDD etc., you have to consult your computer manufacturer. To remove a current drive: CD DVD 1. Turn the computer upside down on a clear, flat, stable work surface. ODD HDD Memory 2.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Remove the HDD screws holding HDD in HDD bay (Refer to your computer’s user guide for instructions to remove the HDD). 6. Pull the hard drive tab to the left to disconnect the HDD. 7. Lift the HDD out of the HDD bay. 5 5 6 8. Disconnect all cables connected to the HDD.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE To install new SSD: 9. Detach the screws holding HDD in the spacer brackets or panels. 10. Detach the spacer brackets or panels from HDD. 11. Insert the SSD into the spacer brackets or panels. 9 10 9 11 12. Secure the SSD in the spacer brackets or panels with specification screws (M3.0) or the screws from the HDD you are replacing. 13. Connect all cables to the SSD.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 14. Secure the SSD in the HDD bay. 15. Replace the HDD cover and the screws on the bottom of the computer. 16. Insert the battery in to the battery bay until it clicks into place.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Desktop PC WARNING The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer. 1. Attach the 3.5” brackets(purchased separately) to the SSD and secure it in place using 4 screws. lid So St e at e iv Dr 2. Remove the side cover from computer.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Add new SSD: 3. Slide the new SSD into the drive bay, and tighten the 4 screws that secure the drive in the bay. Replace HDD with new SSD: 3-1. Disconnect all cables connected to the HDD. 3-2. Remove the screws holding HDD in drive bay. 3-3. Detach the HDD from your computer. 3-4. Slide the SSD into the drive bay, and tighten the 4 screws that secure the drive in the bay.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Connect the SATA interface cable and the power cable to the back of the SSD by pressing each plug onto the connector. 5. Replace the side cover.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring BIOS Close the computer case and restart your system. Your computer should automatically recognize the newly-installed SSD. If not, use the following instructions to detect the new SSD drive: 1. Restart the computer again. 2. While the system is initializing, run the system setup program (BIOS or CMOS), which can be activated by pressing a special key such as ESC, F2, F10 or DELETE. Check your computer’s user guide for the correct key(s). 3.
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Award Software Settings [Figure 1] Main Display for CMOS Setup Select [Integrated Peripherals] [Figure 2-3] SATA Mode Setup Select “On-Chip SATA Mode [Auto] - 13 -
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE [Figure 4] To verify the SSD Select [Advanced BIOS Feature] in the main display [Figure 5] To verify the SSD Select [Hard Disk Boot Priority] [Figure 6] To verify the SSD Verify “SAMSUNG 470 Series SSD” in the display - 14 -
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE AMI Settings [Figure 1] Main Display for BIOS Setup Select [Storage Configuration] in the Main menu [Figure 2] Storage Configuration Select ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] [Figure 3-4] Storage Configuration - 15 -
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Select Enhanced Mode Support on [S-ATA] [Figure 5] Verify the SSD Verify “SAMSUNG 470 Series” in the Main display - 16 -
SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE OS Installation Windows 7 includes an AHCI control driver and does not require additional configuration during installation. For more information on other operating systems, visit http://www. samsungssd.com. If you are the XP user, you have to get AHCI driver. Contact your chip set manufacturer.
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