Emtec POWER PLUS Series Installation Manual

Installation Guide
The SSD does not contain an operating system. You will need to either (1) do a fresh install of
your particular operating system, or (2) clone your existing drive to the new SSD.
Installation advice
(1) To install Windows you must have the Product Key for
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your version of Windows. See Microsoft label on the
computer or contact Microsoft. Newer brand name
computers generally have the product key stored
within the computer, so you will not need to enter the
key during installation.
Backup your personal data to a second drive. Example:
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documents folder, pictures folder, videos, etc...
Install the SSD In the computer : see below
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If you do not have Windows installation media, go to

the Microsoft website and search for Windows
installation tool. Follow the instructions to create a USB
or DVD installation media. This is for Windows 10 only.
After installing Windows you must reinstall your
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software, hardware drivers and copy your personal
data to the new SSD.
(2) You must use disk cloning software (paid or free).
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This type of software is available for free on the

internet. Simply search for "Disk Cloning Software".
You must also have a USB 3.0 to SATA cable to connect
the SSD to your computer, or a secondary SATA port
and cable for your PC.
Install the SSD In the computer : see below
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Install EMTEC SSD in mini Install EMTEC SSD in mini- - PC PC
Advantages
Your operating After installing the
system will be in like operating system you
new condition. will need to reinstall
your software,
hardware drivers and
restore your personal
files to the SSD.
You are using your Any operating system
old system so you do issues that existed on
not need to reinstall your old drive will be
your software and moved to the SSD.
data. (Viruses, malware,
registry errors, etc.).
Disadvantages
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