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    Bought new SSD... now what? What's next?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Func1030, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. Func1030

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    So I purchased an Intel X25-M G2 80GB SSD and I would like to properly prep this drive for use. Can you guys tell me what I need to do to make sure my SSD is configured and setup properly for use in my system?

    I hear a lot about TRIM and other stuff that helps promote the longevity and operational life of an SSD, and I want to make sure that I do this. The last thing I want is to brick or ruin my new SSD because I didn't do something I was supposed to do.

    Thanks!
     
    Func1030, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. JCrichton

    JCrichton Notebook Evangelist

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    JCrichton, Jun 17, 2010
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  3. Phil

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    Do a clean install of Windows 7 and install Intel Rapid Storage driver.

    Use Intel's toolbox to verify that you're running the latest firmware.
     
    Phil, Jun 17, 2010
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    Helpmyfriend Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought the X25m,

    What link do i click on in that link Phil? I see a few Rapid storage drivers and a technology one.

    thx
     
    Helpmyfriend, Jun 19, 2010
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  5. Phil

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    The Intel Rapid Storage driver, 32 or 64 bit depending on your OS.
     
    Phil, Jun 19, 2010
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    Helpmyfriend Notebook Evangelist

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    I did that and all i get is a zip file with no exe file to run. :confused:
     
    Helpmyfriend, Jun 19, 2010
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  7. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Er, unzip the zip and run the executable that uncompresses.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Jun 19, 2010
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  8. Phil

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    Manual install: go to device manager, IDE/ATAPI controller, and manually update the driver.
     
    Phil, Jun 20, 2010
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