MZ-5PA064 MZ-5PA128 MZ-5PA256 Samsung Solid State Drive Quick User Manual Rev 2.
Table of Contents 1. SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview...........................................3 2. Precautions...........................................................................................3 Handling Precautions...................................................................3 Installation Precautions...............................................................4 3. Hardware Installation Guide......................................................5 Notebook PC................................
Quick User Manual 1. SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview SSD is an innovative information storage medium that boasts superior performance and higher reliability than conventional HDDs (Hard Disk Drive). SSDs provide very fast PC booting, application loading speed, and perform exceptionally well in multi-tasking environments. SSDs also have several great features such as very low power consumption, extremely low heat emission, no noise and outstanding stability compared to conventional HDDs. Please visit www.
Quick User Manual Installation Precautions 1. Please ensure that the PC power is turned OFF and the power cable is unplugged before removing the PC cover to install the SSD. Serious damage may occur if an HDD is removed or SSD is installed while the PC power is turned on. Even though many PCs and storage devices support the Hot Plugging (Hot Swapping) feature of SATA interface, we strongly recommend that you still turn the PC power OFF and then start the installation process.
Quick User Manual 3. Hardware Installation Guide This section briefly describes the installation procedures of the SSD. For more information, please refer to the user manual of your PC. Notebook PC 1. Turn OFF the notebook PC power. Disconnect the power plug and remove the battery from the PC. 2. Remove the HDD cover on the back of the notebook PC, and then carefully remove the HDD from the bay without damaging the HDD connector. 3.
Quick User Manual Desktop PC 1. Turn OFF the desktop PC power and disconnect the power cable. 2. Remove the desktop PC cover. 3. If the SSD is added in addition to the existing storage device, mount it in a 2.5” HDD bay. Next, connect the SATA cable and power cable to the SSD. If your PC is only equipped with 3.5” HDD bays, then assemble the SSD in a 2.5” to 3.5” bracket first and then mount the bracket in an empty HDD bay. 4.
Quick User Manual 5. Close the desktop PC cover and reconnect the PC power cable. 4. BIOS Configuration In most cases, the system will automatically detect the newly installed SSD when you restart the PC. If not, please follow the procedure indicated below or refer to the user manual of your PC. 1. Turn the PC power ON. 2. Press the special key for your system to get into the PC BIOS settings (also called CMOS) during the initial booting process.
Quick User Manual 5. Operating System (OS) Installation It is recommended that you reinstall your OS to ensure an optimal operating environment for the SSD. For the detailed OS installation procedures, refer to the user manual or installation guide for the OS that you prefer to install.
Quick User Manual 7. Certified Specifications yy CE (European Union/Community) yy VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information) yy FCC (Federal Communications Commission) yy C-TICK (Australian Communications Authority certification mark) yy KCC (Korea Communications Commission) yy BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) yy cUL (C- Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
Quick User Manual 8. SAMSUNG SSD 470 Series Warranty Statement Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG Solid State Drive 470 Series (the “Product”). SAMSUNG values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very best quality of service. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT PROVIDED BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (“SAMSUNG”).
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Quick User Manual D. Return Procedure and Guidelines SAMSUNG will not provide any warranty coverage unless claims are made in compliance with the proper return procedure. For more information regarding warranty service and customer support, You may contact an authorised SAMSUNG service centre or refer to www.SAMSUNG.com/SSD. For more information regarding the location of authorised SAMSUNG service centres, as well as access to the SAMSUNG automated customer service directory, You may refer to www.SAMSUNG.
Quick User Manual E. Credit Schedule In the event SAMSUNG elects to provide You with a credit in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SAMSUNG will remit to You such credit in accordance with (i) the stage of the Product in its applicable warranty term, and (ii) the current sales price of the same model of the Product or one of similar capacity.
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